West Coast Surf Rock (jan 1, 1960 – dec 31, 1965)
Description:
- emerged as guitar driven, instrumental genreEARLY GROUPS: Dick Del and the Deltones --> cultivated beach-inspired songs c fused reverb-drenched guitar, rapid-fire riffs, and exotic elements from Middle Eastern/Mexican musical styles
LATER GROUPS: Beach boys --> developed vocal-driven strain of surf rock, combining style with R&B grooves and rich doo-wop harmonies
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Date:
jan 1, 1960
dec 31, 1965
~ 6 years