[4][5] The band was formed by guitarist/record collector John Blair in 1979 after experiencing a tremendous interest in the book he had published the year before, The Illustrated Discography Of Surf Music: 1959-1965.
[6] Blair had wanted to make a modern surf record since 1963, but when he realized how many people were also interested in the obscure genre, he finally put his plan into action.
[7] He first recruited Jeff Nicholson (AKA Niki Syxx), who had played bass at an impromptu jam session during the release party for the book.
However, soon after, due to contractual obligations, Ed Black left the band, but local Riverside guitarist Dave Wronski jumped on board for the final recording session the next month.
As the press and fans caught wind of what was happening, the band continued to get prime bookings at The Whisky A Go-Go, The Troubadour, Madame Wong's West and The Golden Bear.
[18] This turned into a two night recording session on Jan. 9 and 10th, 1981 at the world famous Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA.
[19] The official full-length album Recorded Live At Hollywood's Famous Whisky A Go-Go was released in March of 1981 on the Voxx label.