The Surfaris were an American surf rock band formed in Glendora, California… Read Full Bio ↴The Surfaris were an American surf rock band formed in Glendora, California in 1962. They are best known for two songs that hit the national charts in May 1963, which were "Surfer Joe" and "Wipe Out" (respectively on the A side and B side of a 45 RPM single). The original band members were Ron Wilson (drums), Jim Fuller (lead guitar), Bob Berryhill (rhythm guitar), and Pat Connolly (bass). Saxophone player Jim Pash joined after their initial recording.
Ron Wilson's energetic drum solo helped make "Wipe Out" the one of the best-remembered instrumental song of the period. "Wipe Out" is also remembered particularly for its introduction before the music starts, a cracking sound (imitating a breaking surf board), and a manic voice babbling "ha ha ha ha ha wipe out". A "wipe out" is a misfortune that can occur in surfing, that is, the surfer falling off the board with physical danger, and/or interrupting the ride prematurely. The song is generally regarded as being the surfing anthem.
The band released a series of records, with only one other single, "Point Panic", having any impact on the charts. Point Panic is a renowned surfing venue in Hawaii.
The Surfaris disbanded in 1966 but have periodically reunited and are still active as of 2004, performing and recording, often re-recording their old songs.
Drummer Ron Wilson died on May 7, 1989, one month short of his 45th birthday. Wilson had released an album of his songs, entitled "Lost It In The Surf", on Bennet House Records of Grass Valley, California, recorded in June 1987. A very small number of cassettes of this album were produced. "Lost It In The Surf" included a cover of "Louie, Louie" with Scottish bagpipes.
Forssi died from a brain tumor in 1998, and Pash died from heart failure in 2005.
Bob Berryhill currently performs worldwide under the Surfaris banner as "Bob Berryhill's Surfaris."
The Surfaris with Bob Berryhill in 2015 released a critically acclaimed album entitled "The Surfaris Hurley Sessions.". See discography below.
Jim Fuller played with his own band, "Jim Fuller and the Beatnik", and died on 3 March 2017 in Monrovia, California at age 69. Connolly has since left the music business.
Ron Wilson's energetic drum solo helped make "Wipe Out" the one of the best-remembered instrumental song of the period. "Wipe Out" is also remembered particularly for its introduction before the music starts, a cracking sound (imitating a breaking surf board), and a manic voice babbling "ha ha ha ha ha wipe out". A "wipe out" is a misfortune that can occur in surfing, that is, the surfer falling off the board with physical danger, and/or interrupting the ride prematurely. The song is generally regarded as being the surfing anthem.
The band released a series of records, with only one other single, "Point Panic", having any impact on the charts. Point Panic is a renowned surfing venue in Hawaii.
The Surfaris disbanded in 1966 but have periodically reunited and are still active as of 2004, performing and recording, often re-recording their old songs.
Drummer Ron Wilson died on May 7, 1989, one month short of his 45th birthday. Wilson had released an album of his songs, entitled "Lost It In The Surf", on Bennet House Records of Grass Valley, California, recorded in June 1987. A very small number of cassettes of this album were produced. "Lost It In The Surf" included a cover of "Louie, Louie" with Scottish bagpipes.
Forssi died from a brain tumor in 1998, and Pash died from heart failure in 2005.
Bob Berryhill currently performs worldwide under the Surfaris banner as "Bob Berryhill's Surfaris."
The Surfaris with Bob Berryhill in 2015 released a critically acclaimed album entitled "The Surfaris Hurley Sessions.". See discography below.
Jim Fuller played with his own band, "Jim Fuller and the Beatnik", and died on 3 March 2017 in Monrovia, California at age 69. Connolly has since left the music business.
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@BricePash
My uncle Jim was in this band. Saxophone player. RIP!
@joshfenn5374
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@BricePash
@AdventureFox. No no it's okay. He was my dads brother. He died from congestive heart failure like most of my dads side did.
@BricePash
@Crew Blue he wasn't 😂. He was actually an asshole who drank too much and didnt care about his family at all. My mom cut him off so I never got to meet him. He died when I was 13.
@joshfenn5374
Brice Pash still a good song tho
@not2late2game53
Jim Pash - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Pash
James Edward 'Jim' Pash (December 23, 1948 - April 29, 2005) was an American musician and recording artist. Pash was originally the surf saxophonist for The Surfaris, an early California Surf rock group in the 1960s, known for the 1963 instrument hit Wipe Out.
@philippfinke458
Here are the lyrics:
„Hahahahaha Wipeout!“
@melcomepay6668
Philipp Finke Back in my teens ( many years ago) used to be able to " do" the introductory laugh ,and Wipeout. Wouldn't like to try it now.....but maybe in the bath ,when everyone else is out? Still got a copy of this on 45rpm ,or vinyl,as it's now called.
@pandertv2235
angry drums
@PracticallyBlind
I did a cover and got six oscars