Randy J (Randy J. Shams) is the guitarist and founder of the surf punk band The Tarantulas.

Born in Orlando, Florida, Randy J moved to Los Angeles in 1987 and shortly thereafter began composing music for film trailers and TV.

After 6 years there, he moved back to Orlando and formed the surf band The Tarantulas in 1995.

[1] In early 2000, Randy J relocated to Arizona and continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with The Tarantulas.

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