Dick Dale & the Del-Tones: Surfer's Choice This is one of the most influential surf guitar recordings ever.

The Rip Chords Hey Little Cobra This is the quintessential hot rod music recording. Chuck Berry riffs with a surf theme.

Surfaris: Wipe Out Every drummer knows "Wipe-Out".

The Ventures: Walk, Don't Run Title track is one of the greatest instrumentals ever.

Note: for those breathing fire over the non-listing of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, relax. There is not enough room on this website, much less this page, to cover their influence on this genre. Their early music created the genre, 'nuff said.