Jon and the Nightriders
Jon and The Nightriders were an American surf music band known for Instrumental rock: Surf music's "2nd Wave" began in 1979 with the release of the first Jon & the Nightriders record.
The band was formed in 1979 by John Blair.[1] Original members of the band included Dusty Watson,[2][3] Greg Eckler of Rubicon, and Ricky Nelson. Jon & the Nightriders members are credited with starting Psalm 150 (band) in March 2011.
Punk rock band Jughead's Revenge included "Rumble at Waikiki" by Jon and the Nightriders in their setlists. Dead Man's Curve (band) played with many of the great Surf bands including and The Surfin’ Lungs. Their songs have reappeared on Surf II "Fuel Injected" - Jon & the Nightriders" "Surf Jam" - Jon & the Nightriders"
References
- ^ Jon & The Nightriders (1979 to 2001), lead and rhythm guitar, songwriter, producer. – "johnblair.us". Retrieved 2016-07-05.)
- ^ Matt Warshaw - The Encyclopedia of Surfing 2005 - Page 776 "Jon and the Nightriders Formed 1979, Riverside, California (instrumental) ALBUMS Surf Beat '80 (1980, Voxx) Recorded Live at Hollywood's Famous Whiskey A-Go-Go (1981, Voxx) Charge of the Nightriders (1984, Enigma) Stampede ...
- ^ William York - Who's who in rock music 1982 - Page 185 "JON AND THE NIGHTRIDERS John Blair— guitar, Eddy B. Gianni — guitar, Niki Syxx — bass; Dusty Watson— drums. Modern re-creation of the surf sound of the 1960s. Album: Surf Beat '80 (RMP 200-002) 1980."
External links
- johnblair.us Jon and the Nightriders Discography
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