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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. Their first RCA single was surf instrumental Baja, written by
Sep 14, 2012 · In 1964, when Boulder rock band The Astronauts landed at an airport in Japan, its members looked out of the plane’s windows to a large group of screaming teenage girls. At first, the members ...
Oct 28, 2020 · This clip was produced by SFO Museum in conjunction with the 2020–21 exhibition Surf’s Up! Instrumental Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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Jun 1, 2012 · The two band members high-tailed it back to Boulder, and the band drilled on surf tunes for the next month until the RCA scout showed up. They feted him with steaks and beer and a month later recorded their first album, “Surfin’ with The Astronauts,” which included their signature single and greatest hit, “Baja.”
Jan 31, 2020 · This group of songs were originally the B-side of a 2016 album co-produced with the German band The Kilaueas in which they and Surfer Joe paid a tribute to the legendary band from Boulder, Colorado. Surfer Joe played all instruments, translating in music his passion and love for the Astronauts, while focusing on the little details that made those 60‘s songs unique.
May 31, 2012 · Boulder music is not often associated with surf rock, but The Astronauts made names for themselves bringing that sound to the mountains in the ‘60s.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.
That year, a band called the Stormtroupers began a residency; within five years, and after trading blues-rock for surf rock, they would be known as the Astronauts: RCA Records’ countermeasure against the Beach Boys.
