The Surfaris are a surf rock group that was formed in Glendora, California, in 1962. The original line-up was Ronald Wilson (drums and vocals), Jim Fuller (lead guitarist and vocals), Patrick Connolly (bass and vocals), Robert Berryhill (rhythm guitar) and Jim Pash (saxophone and organ). The group was still in high school when they recorded their ...
Drummer Ronald Wilson suffered a brain aneurysm in 1989 (his medical bills took all of his money and he died in poverty). Saxophonist Jim Pash died from heart failure in April 2005.
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Had a #2 instrumental hit, "Wipe Out", in 1963. The laughing voice at the beginning of the record belonged to their manager, Dale Smallin. The loud "crack" that precedes it was achieved by splitting a piece of plywood directly in front of a microphone.
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