Band, 1961-1963 US
Rock
American surf rock band from South Bay, Los Angeles, formed by Paul Johnson. Mostly known for the 1962 song "Mr. Moto". Original members: Paul Johnson (guitar), Eddie Bertrand (guitar), Dick Dodd replaced by Richard Delvy (drums), Chas Stuart (sax) and Jim Roberts (piano). After the group split, Chaz Stuart formed a new group, The Bel-Aires (5); Eddie Bertrand formed Eddie & The Showmen; Paul Johnson became a session guitarist and worked with The Good Guys (5), The Super Stocks and The Surfriders (3); Richard Delvy and Jim Roberts formed the nucleus of The Challengers.
![]() | Paul Johnson g |
![]() | Richard Delvy dr 1942-2010 |
![]() | Jim Roberts p, org |
![]() | Eddie Bertrand g |
![]() | Dick Dodd dr, voc |
![]() | Art Fisher g US |
![]() | George Dumas |
![]() | Lonnie Fredericks g US |
![]() | Steve Lotto b |
![]() | Chaz Stuart sax |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Volcanic Action! | The Belairs | 2016 | Album |
The Origins Of Surf Music 1960-1963 | The Belairs | 1987 | Compil. |
Volcanic Action | The Belairs | 1962 | Single |
Kami-Kaze / Vampire | The Belairs | 1962 | Single |
Mr. Moto / Little Brown Jug | The Belairs | 1962 | Single |
Crying Is Why | The Belairs | Single |
The Belairs Rock Band |
The Belairs Rock Band |
The Belairs Band US |