The group was formed in 1964 when Bill Justis (best known for his hit "Raunchy") became their producer and manager.

They went into the studio and recorded a dozen songs primarily written by group member John "Bucky" Wilkin, who was the son of noted country music writer, Marijohn Wilkin.

These were interspersed with several covers of surfing/car songs by artists such as Chuck Berry and Jan and Dean.

In 1989, vocalist/guitarist Alex Chilton of the 1960s era group The Box Tops, released a cover of "G.T.O."

[3] These were the Daytonas at the time of the recording, although many session musicians were also used.