Randy J

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Randy J (Randy J. Shams) is the guitarist and founder of the surf indie pop band The Tarantulas. Born in Orlando, Florida, Randy J moved to Los Angeles in 1987 and shortly thereafter began composing music for film trailers and TV spots. After 6 years in Los Angeles, he moved back to Orlando and formed the surf band The Tarantulas in 1995[1]. In early 2000, Randy J relocated to Arizona and continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with The Tarantulas.[1]

[edit] Major credits

  • Music for "The Unforgiven" film trailer (Clint Eastwood 1992)
  • Music for the "Perfect World" film trailer (Clint Eastwood 1993)
  • CD "Monster Wave...100 Feet High" (The Tarantulas 1999)[2]
  • CD "The Tarantulas Greatest Hits" (The Tarantulas 2004)[2]
  • CD "Don't Murder Anyone..." (The Tarantulas 2006)[1]
  • CD "Songs of the Open Land" (Randy J 1995)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c The Tarantuals. TrouserPress.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-07.
  2. ^ a b All Music Guide (www.allmusic.com)
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