The Tornadoes

The Tornadoes
Formed: 1962 in Redlands, CA
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Styles: Surf, Rock & Roll, Instrumental Rock
Group Members: Heinz, Leonard Delaney, Gerald Sanders, Jesse Sanders, Norman Sanders, George White
Biography: Not to be confused with the British studio group that gave the world the Joe Meek-produced instrumental "Telstar," or the Midwest group that recorded "Scalping Party" on Cuca, or the Kennewick, Washington combo of the same name, this group of Tornadoes burst onto the national scene with one of the very ...Read full biography
Bustin' Surfboards
Released: 1963
Label: Sundazed
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The Tornadoes' biggest hit became the title track of this, their only album, which also includes acknowledged surf classics like "Shootin' Beavers" and "The Gremmie." The inclusion of three bonus tracks ...Read full review
Charge of the Tornadoes
Released: 2006
Label: Crossfire
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A companion piece to the same label's Now and Then compilation of Tornadoes career highlights, Charge of the Tornadoes is a frenetic mixture of old and new, kicking off with a triumphant overture from ...Read full review
More The Tornadoes albums: Main Albums (4), Compilations (1)
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