The Impacts

The Impacts
Formed: 1961
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Disbanded: 1966
Styles: Surf, Rock & Roll
Group Members: Merrell Fankhauser, Greg Hampton, Wayne Martin Brown, Steve Eric Metz, Joel Rose, Jeff Cotton, Martin Brown, Steve Evans, John Oliver, ...View All
Biography: Before beginning his career as a vocalist and songwriter, the multi-faceted Merrell Fankhauser was the lead guitarist of surf group the Impacts. He has repeatedly claimed in interviews that they recorded the original version of "Wipe Out," only to have the song and arrangement stolen by the Surfaris, ...Read full biography
Wipe Out!
Released: 1962
Label: Ocean
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Although the sextet's influence may not have lived up to its moniker, the Impacts can proudly lay claim as the launching pad for guitar wunderkind Merrell Fankhauser. Their debut long-player from 1963, ...Read full review
More The Impacts albums: Main Albums (1), Compilations (3)
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