Active from 1979 | Genre Surf rock | |
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Albums Surf Beat '80, Fiberglass Rocket, Undercover, Stampede! Record labels Crossfire Publications, Surf Waves Records, Atomic Beat Records Similar Slacktone, Surf Trio, Plan 9, The Stomachmouths, The Psychotic Turnbuckles |
Jon and The Nightriders were an American surf music band known for Instrumental rock: Surf music's "2nd Wave" began in 1979 with the release of the first Jon & the Nightriders record.
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The band was formed in 1979 by John Blair. Original members of the band included Dusty Watson, Greg Eckler of Rubicon, and Ricky Nelson. Jon & the Nightriders members are credited with starting Psalm 150 (band) in March 2011.

Punk rock band Jughead's Revenge included "Rumble at Waikiki" by Jon and the Nightriders in their setlists. Dead Man's Curve (band) played with many of the great Surf bands including and The Surfin’ Lungs. Their songs have reappeared on Surf II "Fuel Injected" - Jon & the Nightriders" "Surf Jam" - Jon & the Nightriders"

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Songs
Rumble at WaikikiSurf Beat '80 · 1980
Storm DancerStampede! · 2007
Surf BeatSurf Beat '80 · 1980