The SURFARIS were formed in 1962 by a few surfing teenage kids who wanted to provide dance music at local skating rinks and VFW halls. As their name suggest, the surf subculture and musical style was becoming popular, a "SURFING SAFARI" being a common term used by surfers hunting good waves.

Jim Fuller, leader of THE SURFARIS, obtained the standard "SURF SOUND" kit: Leo Fender’s Stratocaster guitar, reverb, and Bandmaster amp. Ron Wilson, introduced a vigorous cadence-laced drumming style which caused THE SURFARIS music to be much more energetic than other surf bands.

The band’s first recording effort in late 1962 brought them the song they are best know for, WIPE OUT. Now the SURFARIS rock surf music can be found on over 30 CD varieties. The most recent "SURF PARTY" CD is called The Best of THE SURFARIS LIVE, "SURF CRAZY" Original Surfin Hits, and "JENNY MCCARTHY’S SURFIN SAFARI".

Today THE SURFARIS classic surf band continues to ride that wave with band leader Jim Pash’s dynamic surf sound. Jim’s unique dynamic style double picking takes the SURFARIS on that ride to a "SURFIN SURFARI". Playing such hits as WIPE OUT, SURFER JOE, POINT PANIC, SCATTER SHIELD, and many more. Note-Jim Pash dies at 56, April 29, 2005.

THE SURFARIS music can be heard on various TV and Radio commercials, as well as Movies. They will be appearing live in concert on selected dates on tour in the United States and in South America.

THE SURFARIS is one rock surf band that is definitely not to be missed. Let them take you on that ride to the "SURFIN SURFARI".

Bass Player Jay Truax and Daughter Jayma         Jim Pash At The Hard Rock Cafe Newport Beach, Calif. Photos owned by Jim Facey-All Rights Reserved

Over the years, countless millions of fans have attempted to play the "WIPE OUT" drum solo on car dashboards, desks, and even drums! The SURFARIS recently introduced a new tradition in recognition of this loyal following. When time allows, three members of the audience are invited up on stage to give the solo their best shot while the SURFARIS perform the music. As a souvenir of their performance, they receive a free set of HOLLYWOOD’S ROCK WALK drum sticks.

Though The SURFARIS have performed at concert venues such as L.A.’s Forum, after baseball games, and the Universal Amphitheater, they are still very much a dance band and are often hired specifically for dances. At a recent street fair for the city of Glendale, The SURFARIS attracted 16,000 people virtually from the ages of 8 to 80 of many diverse ethnic backgrounds. Spontaneous street dancing went on throughout their 70 minute headliner set. When both the under 30 and the over 40 age groups requested an encore, surf music made new friends and (as the SURFARIS have been told many times) made the 60’s generations feel young again.

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