The Fender IV were started up in Baltimore, by guitarist Randy Holden.
Although almost prevented by a bumble bee,[1] he successfully moved the band to Southern California in 1963, in order to play for a more receptive audience.
In 2016, Randy Holden was contacted by Matt Quilter to play at the "Surf 101 Convention", Alpine Village, Torrence CA.
The result was Randy reforming the Fender IV group with original rhythm guitarist, Joe Kooken (aka: Jac Ttanna).
The additional musicians for the show were Matt Quilter on bass and Dusty Watson (who has played for Dick Dale) on drums.