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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. In the early ‘60s, most surf bands were big California concert acts. But the Astronauts caught the sun, sand and summer fun from Boulder, Colorado—a remarkable feat in that they were 1,000 miles away from the nearest ocean.
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.
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.
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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May 31, 2012 · The band’s unlikely success has earned it the recognition of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, which will induct The Astronauts during a ceremony at the Boulder Theater in September. They’ll be joined by fellow Boulderites Flash Cadillac, Denver band Sugarloaf and KIMN radio, both of which were also popular in the ‘60s.
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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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