1963 Song That Sparked America’s Surf Rock Craze Remains a Cultural Icon

A song that was released 63 years ago helped reshape rock music and pop culture forever. The Beach Boys' 1963 classic, "Surfin' U.S.A.," transformed the band's trajectory, ignited surf rock into a ...
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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

Nine years ago today, the Godfather of Surf Rock and a co-writer of one of the genre's most iconic hits died in California.