Tag Archives: jan & dean

Bobby Bennett, the last of The Famous Flames, speaks of James Brown & more

August 3, 2012 | Phill | 0

James Brown’s tumultuous relationship with the rest of The Famous Flames is recalled by the last survivor, Bobby Bennett ►

Beach Boys’ Tour & New Release Bring Back Memories

June 4, 2012 | Phill | 4

The Beach Boys have had numerous hit records, but sometimes their non-hits were better than those that topped the charts. ►

Monkees top banana in race for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

September 9, 2011 | Phill | 79

The Monkees received plenty of support for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ►

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 ►

Rock Hall – Give Hall & Oates fans everything their hearts desire – induct the duo

December 1, 2010 | Phill | 1

Daryl Hall & John Oates, one of the most successful duos in the history of Rock & Roll, continue to be ignored by the Hall of Fame – Say It Isn’t So! ►

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 ►

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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Dahl's Digs: Run the scale from Diddley to doo-wop to Darin

October 23, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Jan & Dean’s early ’60s hits were the perfect musical personification of the sun-and-fun southern California lifestyle: surfing and hot rodding were their twin passions. So, how can you recapture that fun now? And what other new releases are out from your favorites? ►