Although less common now, the pre-verse technique was popular with the surf music of the 1960s.

The recording established the conventions of surf music and brought the concept to middle America.

They represented a growing love for surf music and helped make the genre popular.

He felt reverb was the sound that would come to define surf music.

The song in progress sounded like a cross between the Cramps and some kind of old surf music.

"Heavy metal is the surf music of the 90's."

In addition, most electronica is instrumental, which has never really been considered a pop form since the 60's, when surf music had its moment.

"Since surf music isn't supposed to have one, it is particularly appealing for new musicians, especially with the wave of 60's nostalgia."

He was known for being one of the first pioneers of surf music.

"Surfbeat" took the California sound and surf music to new levels of acceptance.