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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).
The Astronauts were the first Boulder band to make Billboard’s national charts—Surfin’ with the Astronauts rose to a respectable #61. The album included “Baja,” penned by Lee Hazlewood (better known as the writer of Nancy Sinatra’s big hits).
The Astronauts were the first Boulder band to make the national charts. “Baja” became their signature song in late summer 1963, occupying #94 on the Billboard Hot 100 and beginning a string of hits on Denver’s KIMN radio.
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.
Mar 20, 2019 · The Astronauts - Colorado Music Experience. Powerhouse instrumentals launched the landlocked Astronauts higher than many 1960s surf groups. ...more.
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The Astronauts were a rock & roll group from Boulder, CO that became famous during the early 1960s. The original lineup consisted of Bob Demmon (guitar), Rich Fifield (lead guitar, vocals), Jim Gallagher (drums), Dennis Lindsey (guitar), and Jon "Storm" Patterson (bass, vocals), with a number of personnel changes.
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Dec 4, 2017 · This is the second video story of Colorado's bands of the 60's that i've compiled from various sources on YouTube. The Astronauts were an inland Surf band that had it's roots in Boulder,...
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