The Fender IV
| The Fender IV | |
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| Origin | Baltimore Maryland, United States |
| Genres | Surf rock |
| Years active | 1963-1964 |
| Labels | Imperial |
| Associated acts | The Sons of Adam |
| Past members |
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The Fender IV were an American surf rock band of the 1960s.
The Fender IV were started up in Baltimore, by guitarist Randy Holden. Although almost prevented by a bumble bee,[1] he successfully moved the band to Southern California in 1963, in order to play for a more receptive audience. Their music was strongly influenced by Dick Dale, and The Ventures. When the popularity for surf music decreased their style changed to a vocal based sound, and they changed name to Sons of Adam, bestowed upon them by the record producer Kim Fowley.
Band members
- Randy Holden guitar, vocals
- Joe Kooken guitar
- Mike Port bass
- Bruce Miller drums
Singles
- "Mar Gaya" b/w "You Better Tell Me Now" (Imperial Records 66061, 1964)
- "Everybody Up" b/w "Malibu Run" (Imperial Records 66098, 1965)
CDs
- Randy Holden Early Works 64-66 (also included the Sons of Adam period)
References
External links
- Randy Holden website
- A Bit Like You And Me | Sons of Adam - Saturday's Son (1966): Story by Randy Holden