Surfer Music Flashcards
What was Instrumental music?
music that included a variety of instruments, including drums and bass, but no vocals.
When did instrumental music come about?
Late 50s/Early 60s
What genre did surfer music come out of?
Instrumental music
Where did surfer music come from?
Southern California
Who was the first group to write surfer music?
Dick Dale and the Deltones
Who was Dick Dale?
A professional surfer
Dick Dale was also the king of what?
The surf guitar
Who wrote “Pipeline?”
The Chantay’s
Who wrote “Wipeout?”
The Surfaris
What was the configuration for the instrumental surf music band?
the rock configuration - 2 guitars, a bass, and drums
Who started vocal surf music?
The Beach Boys
Why were The Beach Boys a “Family Affair?”
Because they were comprised of 3 brothers, a cousin, and a neighbor.
Who was the lead man of the Beach Boys?
Brian Wilson
What was the Beach Boys’ fist big hit?
“Surfing” in 1961
What was the Beach Boys’ second hit and first national hit?
“Surfin Safari” in 1962
What was The Beach Boys’ hit in 1963?
“Surfin USA”
What song was “Surfin USA” based on?
Chuch Berry’s “Sweet 16”
Surf music was originally what?
Instrumental
What were garage bands?
A bunch of white dudes playing together in a garage, and they usually sucked
Where were The King’s Men from?
Portland, OR
What song did The Kings Men cover?
“Louis, Louis”
What rumor went around about the contents of the song “Louis, Louis?”
That it contained vulgar terms for genitalia.
Did the rumors keep people from listening to “Louis, Louis?”
No, in fact, they made it a hit
What kind of investigation was made over “Louis, Louis?”
A congressional investigation
What instrumental band came from Seattle?
The Ventures
What song caused the Ventures to be coined as a surfer music group?
Their cover of the theme of “Hawaii Five-o”
