The 1960s gave us surf rock, and this optimistic song of fun in the sun from the summer of 1963 was that genre's first U.S.

When it comes to the genre of classic rock, there are a few subdivisions that have stood out over the years. One of the most prominent and early offerings is the style known as surf rock, which rose ...

On this day (July 20) in 1963, Jan and Dean started a two-week run at No. 1 with “Surf City.” Jan Berry co-wrote the song with Brian Wilson. When it topped the chart, it gave Wilson his first No. 1 as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A song that was released 63 years ago helped reshape rock music and pop culture forever. The Beach Boys' 1963 classic, "Surfin' ...

Hey, ho, let's go ... to the beach! The Ramones' 1977 classic "Rockaway Beach" has been ranked No. 17 on Rolling Stone 's list of the greatest summer songs of all time. The Ramones changed punk rock ...

A metal fan is making a case that Metallica songs without distortion are just a bunch of surf rock music. Before you completely dismiss this idea, let us remind you Metallica is a California-based ...