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How 'Wipe Out' by the Surfaris became a timeless hit over 4 months

The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2017, We Lost the Godfather of Surf Rock Who Co-Wrote One of Rock’s Most Iconic Instrumentals and Helped Popularize Fender Guitars

On this day (March 3) in 2017, Jim Fuller died in Arcadia, California, at the age of 69. Dubbed the Godfather of Surf Rock, he was the lead guitarist and principal songwriter for The Surfaris. The ...
Miami New Times

Throwback Tuesdays: The Impacts – “Ft. Lauderdale”

Probably the only surf-rock song nearly everyone recognizes is “Wipe Out!” (if you really need a reminder, click here). And the version with which people are familiar is that done in 1963 by the ...
American Songwriter

5 One-Hit Wonders That Inspired Entire Subgenres

When one thinks of surf rock, the first song that comes to mind is often “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris. No matter your age, you’ve probably heard this song at least once. That’s pretty impressive for an ...