[Fast Moving Angel]

Before he was famous, Glen did the guitar work on an album called Sunset Surf -- all instrumentals. I loved it and had it on vinyl but somehow lost track of it, and not long ago made it my mission to find it. Thank God for the internet -- I found it in Japan, although I see that Amazon has it now.

In case anyone's interested:

http://www.amazon.com/Sunset-Surf-Various-Artists/dp/B0082DTFO4

[MisterArtery]

I think he also did a stint with the Beach Boys and was with The Champs when they made Tequila.

[Inyo-Mono]

Yes, Glenn played lead guitar and bass on so many hit records over the years before he hit it big as a solo artist. Some that come mind are many of the Beach Boys hits including “Good Vibrations” (yes, that’s Glenn’s guitar there), “Viva Las Vegas” with Elvis and so many more. He is one of the most underrated top guitarists of all time.

[truth_seeker]

That instrumental surf music era got overwhelmed by the rapid pace of American folk music, Bob Dylan, British Invasion, etc.

But it was and remains cool music, nonetheless. Especially here in SoCal where a lot of it came from local bands.

[headstamp 2]

Didn’t he also play with the Beach Boys on Tour when Brian Wilson was off for a while?

[Fast Moving Angel]

You’re all correct ... he did play with the Beach Boys. On the Sunset Surf album, it mentions that he was a studio musician at the time, so it’s not surprising that he appeared on a lot of albums before his own talent became recognized.

[truth_seeker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFucCXherLg

A “synch” performance of Pipeline, by the Chantays, 1963.

A bit humorous since they are “synching” instead of playing, notice no wires to those guitars.

Nonetheless it captures the vibe of the era, and I was there.

The lead guitar guy, Bob Spickard, is a neighbor of mine since forever. His daughter and mine, now in their 40s, were friends throughout school elementary through HS.