Kip Tyler and the Flips
Kip Tyler and the Flips were an American rock and roll band best known for recording "Jungle Hop."
Beginnings
The group started in Los Angeles, California in 1957, right after Kip Tyler's other band, Jimmy Daley and the Ding-A-Lings, disbanded.
Success
Their first record was "Lets Monkey Around" (b/c "Vagabond Moma"); recorded at Starla Records. The group recorded at Challenge Records and found more success from their singles produced there. In early 1958, the group released "Jungle Hop."
Ebb Records
Later in 1958, they recorded at Ebb Records with another single: "She's My Witch" (b/c "Rumble Rock"), which was also successful. In 1959, they recorded another one there called "Oh Linda" (b/c "Hali-Lou"), which was their last record together.
Band members
Some noteworthy members joined this band, including Sandy Nelson and Larry Knechtel of Bread.[1]