R.I.P Jan Berry

[lioness]

Jan Berry dies aged 62

A very under-rated musician and an inspirational human being. God bless you Jan, I hope peace is finally yours.

'Gotta take that one last ride'...

 

[Rusty Brookes]

RIP Jan. Many a band (including many high energy punk bands) were big fans of Jan and Dean. Surf City is a bona fide classic.

 

[lioness]

Originally posted by Rusty Brookes
RIP Jan. Many a band (including many high energy punk bands) were big fans of Jan and Dean. Surf City is a bona fide classic.

Yeah I knew that one of the guys from The Who (I forget which one) was a HUGE fan and that's how the group ended up covering Jan & Dean's hits 'Barbara Ann' and 'Bucket T'. Someone also brought out a parody of Jan & Dean's hit 'Drag City' but apart from that I haven't heard too many other covers, anyone think of more?

And I also agree that 'Surf City' is an awesome song. Apparently Jan Berry asked Brian Wilson if they could have 'Surfin USA' instead and Brian refused.

 

[Fire Storm]

Also meaning ,Lioness, that Brian gave away his first number #1!

 

[lioness]

Originally posted by Mark Rudd
Also meaning ,Lioness, that Brian gave away his first number #1!

Well he didn't give it to the Beach Boys is all. He didn't really give it away since he sang backup/lead vocals on the single!

I think it was a smart move, I don't think the Beach Boys would have had a hit with it, whereas 'Surfin USA' suits their style better. There's not even any guarantee that the Beach Boys would have recorded it as a single.