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The Astronauts developed out of a group, The Stormtroupers, which was originally formed at Boulder High School, Boulder, Colorado in 1956 by Jon "Storm" Patterson (vocals, guitar), Robert Graham "Bob" Demmon (guitar; born February 11, 1939), and Brad Leach (drums).
And we mean like their home base is Boulder, Colorado, way up in the Rockies, just around the corner from the Air Force Academy and real live astronauts.”. The Astronauts were the first Boulder band to make Billboard ’s national charts— Surfin’ with the Astronauts rose to a respectable #61.
The classic Astronauts lineup of Rich Fifield, Dennis Lindsey and Demmon on guitars, Patterson on bass and a new drummer: Jim Gallagher ended up with a long-term recording contract. The Astronauts were the first Boulder band to make the national charts.
In the early 1960s, most surf bands were big California concert acts. But the Astronauts caught the sun, sand and summer fun from Boulder, Colorado—1,000 miles away from the nearest ocean. Circa 1962, the Astronauts played rock ‘n’ roll and R&B hits of the day to pre-hippie crowds around the University of Colorado campus.
Active. 1960s. Formed. 1961 in Boulder, CO. Disbanded. 1968. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Surf, Instrumental Rock, Rock & Roll. Group Members. Bob Demmon, Dennis Lindsey, Jim Gallagher, Rich Fifield, Stormy Patterson, Mark Bretz. Submit Corrections. Explore The Astronauts's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews.
The Astronauts formed in 1961 in Boulder, Colorado, taking their name as a tribute to local hero, astronaut Scott Carpenter. After gaining a strong local reputation, the band released their first single, Come Along Baby in 1962 on the small Palladium label before signing to RCA.
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The Astronauts (3) More images. Real Name: The Astronauts. Profile: Surf group from Boulder, Colorado. Formed in 1960 as the Stormtroopers and signed to the RCA label a few years later in an effort to compete with the success of the Beach Boys.
