The Challengers

The Challengers

The Challengers

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Surfin' Safari
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Surf-Ari
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She Rides with Me
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The Blonde in the 406
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K-39

Albums

  • Igor's Theme

    Sep 2018 • 1 song

  • Worlds Apart

    Nov 2013 • 6 songs

  • Fueron Tus Lagrimas

    Jul 2011 • 12 songs

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The Challengers

Biography

One of the most popular of the early Southern Californian surf bands, the Challengers were formed by drummer Richard Delvy after he left the Bel-Airs, who had recorded one of the very first surf singles, "Mr. Moto." Their debut LP, Surfbeat (early 1963), was one of the very first all-instrumental surf albums and sold 200,000 copies, an astronomical number for a regional act. Recording several albums over the next couple of years, most of their repertoire consisted of covers of popular rock and surf tunes; undeniably exciting at the time, their lack of originality can make thei...
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