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  1. The Astronauts were an American rock band, who had a minor hit in 1963 with "Baja" and remained successful for several years, especially in Japan. They have been described as being, "along with... (the) Trashmen, the premier landlocked Midwestern surf group of the '60s." [1] For most of their career, the band members were Rich Fifield, Jon ...

    • 1961–1968
    • Palladium, RCA Victor
  2. 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 Astronauts originally formed in 1960 as a trio, the Stormtroupers (named after bassist Stormy ...

  3. Sep 24, 2023 · The Astronauts: A Legendary Band The Astronauts, a notable American rock band formed in the early 1960s, gained vast popularity throughout their career. Known for their energetic and captivating performances, The Astronauts have left an indelible mark on the music industry. With their unique blend of surf rock, folk, and country influences, they have managed …

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  4. The Astronauts. Along with Minnesota's Trashmen, the Astronauts (from Colorado) were the premier landlocked Midwestern surf group of the '60s. They recorded numerous singles and albums and achieved vast regional popularity,…. Read Full Biography.

  5. Ironically, The Astronauts enjoyed their greatest success in Japan, outselling the rival Beach Boys. As reported by the Daily Camera, in 1964 the band landed at an airport in Japan to a large group of screaming teenage girls. At first, they wondered who was so famous to draw a large crowd.

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  7. Jan 9, 2007 · From the movie "Surf Party", Colorado's own fabulous Astronauts play their song "Firewater"

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  8. Real Name: The Astronauts. Profile: Surf group from Boulder, Colorado. Formed in 1960 as the Stormtroopers and signed to the RCA label a few years later in an effort to compete with the success of the Beach Boys. The group experienced modest and brief success, until the arrival of the Beatles in the U.S. led to their decline in popularity.

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