who were the first bands that wore costumes in surf rock????
where did the culture of masks and costumes come from?
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earliest examples of masks / costumes in surf music?
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Posted on Jun 02 2015 04:51 PM
The Pyramids? Shaved heads under Beatles Wigs... 1963/1964 |
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Posted on Jun 02 2015 04:53 PM
The Phantom Surfers? circa 1992... |
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Posted on Jun 02 2015 05:32 PM
Don't forget The Deadly Ones, 1964! |
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Posted on Jun 02 2015 05:32 PM
It all started in 1964 with THE DEADLY ONES "Monster Surfin' Time". This and Screamin' Lord Sutch were two major influences when we started THE GHASTLY ONES.
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Posted on Jun 02 2015 05:33 PM
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Posted on Jun 02 2015 05:37 PM
Yeah, I just saw that -- pretty creepy! There was a full moon in my neighborhood last night, must be something to do with that. Last edited: Jun 02, 2015 17:39:00 |
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Posted on Jun 02 2015 05:39 PM
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Posted on Jun 02 2015 11:32 PM
Don't quote me, but I think I heard there was some Mexican instro bands from the 60s that had Luchador masks. —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 08:02 AM
What about The Spotniks from 1961?
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 08:15 AM
Not to forget The Dutch beat & instro band 'ZZ En De Maskers' (1962?) The Arousals Last edited: Jun 03, 2015 08:16:34 |
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 08:29 AM
Do these guys count??
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 10:30 AM
This thread is going places. |
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 11:09 AM
did surf bands come up with the concept or did it exist in other genres before surf rock? —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 11:32 AM
Davie Allan and the Arrows had a sort of Robin Hood visual schtick going on in the early days. There's even a band pic with one time member Paul Johnson wearing the garb on the back of "Apache '65"
Taking the theme even further, page 23 of the Surf Age Nuggets book shows a band pic of "Robin and the Three Hoods" in even more elaborate Robin Hood costume, complete with tights. |
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 11:39 AM
dp wrote:
Yes it is! And I like it!!! Big_Ryan wrote:
That is an excellent question. What came before the surf & pre-surf instro scene? Bubble Gum rock? Rockabilly? Jazz? I cant think of any examples off the top of my head of any masked or quirky themed bands pre instro. |
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 11:46 AM
Big_Ryan wrote:
It existed in other types of Rock & Roll before AND at the same time as surf. Prime examples are Screamin' Jay Hawkins in America and Screamin' Lord Sutch in England. Bobby "Boris" Pickett horror shtick and his hit THE MONSTER MASH in '62 played a big part as well, seen below performing with The Beach Boys.
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 12:03 PM
In the UK circa '62-'63: Nero & the Gladiators
Screaming Lord Sutch & his Savages in '64:
Lord Sutch and the Roman Empire in '66 (featuring Ritchie Blackmore):
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 12:05 PM
I'm guessing the latter.
Big_Ryan wrote: — Paul |
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Posted on Jun 03 2015 12:06 PM
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