Surfariis best surf band ever!! those drum and led guitar are Fantastic !
Great song great musicians !

Posted by Rocket man on Sunday, 02/17/2013 @ 11:35am

In Hawaii we named a surf break for the Surfaris song "Point Panic". It is all about respect to our fellow surfers and musicians.. Surf and music make Hawaii the place of peace & bliss ..The Surfaris have recieved the great honor of all that is noble.
You well never be forgotten ,on the Islands of Hawaii..Few have had such a honor given to them .. Aloha and Mahalo to the Surfaris..

Posted by mokuasurf on Friday, 05/24/2013 @ 22:26pm

RIP James Fuller "Godfather of surf guitar"

Posted by hawaiianeye on Friday, 03/3/2017 @ 09:39am

What is your source for that sad news? I'm not finding any confirmations on google's news search.

Posted by shrek on Friday, 03/3/2017 @ 13:30pm

Sad to say "Godfather Fuller" has passed,,,
Many in the music, surf world and his fans are sadden....He did his best that is all anyone can ask.... You will be missed but your spirit and music will live on... Many Mahalos to you James RIP

Posted by Mrxyz on Saturday, 03/4/2017 @ 01:24am

I see that this has been confirmed and is being reported on some reputable news sources now.

http://www.axs.com/uk/lead-guitarist-and-singer-for-the-surfaris-best-known-for-wipe-out-has-115607

Posted by Shrek on Monday, 03/6/2017 @ 15:00pm

I love the study of rock and blues.
I began my research about 5 years ago, To make a very long story of my journey short. I would have to agree ,that Fuller and Wilson along with the other members of the Surfaris had a very large influence on the music direction. As subtle as it may seem. From the Fender guitar sensation, surfing madness to the Who and many others. They broke and created so many rules. It's really amazing ..! Yeah they were kids and talented with out a clue LOL .. What they did, is played what they felt. Most of the music business didn't know what to do with it.It was so out of the box. Lead guitar and lots of drums feels intertwined.. That was a no no way back then LOL
Back to my learning . I like this forum some interesting insights. Any who, the beat goes ROCK ON !

Posted by Drrock on Friday, 12/15/2017 @ 12:21pm

This new singles catergory seems like the place for them.

Posted by Tyler Partnow on Friday, 06/29/2018 @ 21:44pm

Seems them country boys knows something....

The Musician Hall of Fame 2019 Award

The Surfaris (Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly*, Jim Fuller*, Ron Wilson*)– In 1963, surf music was ruling the airwaves from coast to coast. Millions of young musicians were starting garage bands in every neighborhood, in every city and the song most every young drummer and guitarist first learned to play was by this Southern California band. That song is the very first Musicians Hall of Fame Instrumental Song Award Winner—"Wipe Out." Hall of fame 2019

Posted by pickin on Sunday, 11/24/2019 @ 01:21am

Surfaris still winning 2020 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame

Some folks get it

Posted by Picken on Monday, 03/23/2020 @ 07:58am

For the last few days, Queen drummer Roger Taylor has been entertaining fans in lockdown. The 70-year-old rocker has introduced some drum lessons for beginnings going through different sections of the percussion instruments each day on his Instagram account. And most recently he's been playing the Tom Toms.

During his part one video, Taylor played the opening of classic sixties surf track Wipe Out by The Surfaris.

The Queen drummer said: "I think the first slightly complicated thing I ever heard really was Surfaris' record Wipe Out.

"And I suddenly realised I can kinda do that."

Taylor then went on to play that famous drum riff.

Posted by DRUMDRUM on Tuesday, 04/14/2020 @ 12:06pm

Happy Birthday Jim Fuller
Rip

Posted by Surf Joe on Monday, 06/27/2022 @ 16:09pm