Tag Archives: dean torrence

Rock Hall of Fame door locked to Jay & the Americans?

February 17, 2011 | Phill | 3

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has acknowledged many great vocal groups, but one of the best – Jay & the Americans – has yet to be cited ►

From Surf City to Pasadena to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

January 19, 2011 | Phill | 4

Jan & Dean had a profound affect on Rock & Roll history from doowop to surfing ►

Behind the scenes: The making of the ‘Boys of Summer’ CD

August 3, 2010 | princep | 0

“The Boys of Summer” is a 14-song CD collection that brings together Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Jan & Dean for the first time in their long history. ►

Get to know Jan & Dean as the Laurel & Hardy of surf music

July 27, 2010 | princep | 0

A chronologically ordered Q&A with Jan & Dean spanning 1993-2009, highlighting their early success. ►

Flashback: Jan & Dean ride wave to No. 1

July 16, 2010 | Chris Junior | 1

‘Surf City’ topped Billboard Hot 100 in July 1963 ►

Head to ‘Drag City’ 45 years later with Jan and Dean

April 13, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

In late 1963, Jan & Dean’s Drag City album tapped into a complete feel unlike any other of its time. As the album opened and the title track revved its way into pure machismo car bliss, you were literally taken to the drag strip with Jan & Dean. But, how they got there was a pretty story.
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Backstage Pass: Dean Torrence reflects on the 50th anniversary of Jan & Dean

August 21, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 0

As the surviving member of Jan & Dean, Dean Torrence continues to tour keeping the spirit of the Jan & Dean name alive. 50 years after the release of "Baby Talk." Torrence is preparing for a performance at the Endless Summer Quarterly East Coast Fan Convention Sept. 12 and took time to talk with Goldmine about Jan & Dean.
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