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 ...

Before Woodstock and FM radio shaped the sound of the 1970s, the 1960s were already roaring with American bands pushing rock in bold new directions. This was the decade that cracked the genre wide ...

The 1960s were a transformative time for music. A few bands and specific songs greatly influenced the trajectory of rock music, starting way back in the middle of the 20th century. The following four ...

Guitarist Dick Dale, whose fast, thunderous sound pioneered the California “surf rock” genre of the early 1960s and gained a new generation of fans decades later through its appearance in “Pulp ...

Plenty of stellar rock guitarists through the years have been honored posthumously. Some, though, remain underrated. And I happen to think that’s the case for Don Wilson, the rhythm guitarist of the ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Guitarist Don Wilson has died at the ...

In 1992, author and NPR commentator Greene was invited onstage to sing “Surf City” with the 1960s surf duo, Jan and Dean. Greene didn’t know it at the time, but he would spend the next 15 years ...

Did you know there’s such a thing as French surf rock? Like Serge Gainsbourg said, moi non plus. Thankfully, local instrumental band Jim and the Sea Dragons are well-versed in and have imported some ...

Guitarist Dick Dale, whose fast, thunderous sound pioneered the California "surf rock" genre of the early 1960s and gained a new generation of fans decades later through its appearance in "Pulp ...