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Beginnings

William Jan Berry April 3, 1941 - March 26,

2004 Born in LA

Dean Ormsby Torrence March 10, 1940 -

Born in LA

•  Met on University High School's football team. •  Jan made successful track "Jennie Lee" with Arnie Ginsberg

before teaming with Torrence. (Moore, 2005)

School Dean Torrence •  Majored in advertising design in the school of

architecture •  Went to University of South California

Jan Berry •  Took science and music classes at UCLA •  Went to California College of Medicine, known

as UC Irvine School of Medicine today

Rising Stars •  First hit with "Baby Talk" in 1959. •  Appeared on "American Bandstand".

(History of Rock 'n' Roll, 1998)

Hiatus •  In 1966, Jan received severe head trauma

from a car accident. •  In 1976, began performing again, though

with noticeable impediment.

Jan's Death •  March 26, 2004, died from seizure. •  Dean still active.

Discography (main albums)

•  1960 Jan & Dean •  1963 Jan & Dean take Linda Surfin' •  1964 Dead Man's Curve/ New Girl in School •  1964 Drag City •  1964 Ride the Wild Surf •  1964 The Little Old Lady from Pasadena •  1965 Command Performance •  1966 Popsicle

Discography (Continued)

•  1966 Filet of Soul •  1966 Folk 'n Roll •  1966 Pop Symphony No. 1 •  1967 Save for a Rainy Day •  1968 Jan & Dean •  1985 Silver Summer: 25th Anniversary •  2000 Center Stage: Live

Famous Singles Famous for their "Surf music" inspired by The

Beach Boys •  "Surf City" June 1963

o  #1 hit

•  "Drag City" 1963 o  About a trip taking to a drag race o  Topped the Top Ten charts in 1964

•  "Dead Man's Curve" 1964 o  About a race that went crazy o  Top the billboard top 100 at 8

•  "Little Old Lady from Pasadena" 1964 o  Top the billboard top 100 at 3

Contributions to Music •  Among The Beach Boys, They helped to

develop the "Surf" type of music •  Helped to combine the Doo Wop style and

the Southern California style •  One of the first to incorporate classical music •  Jan Berry's almost fatal comeback was a

historical event and inspiring to Rock music

Conclusion Jan and Dean’s legacy represent the typical “Surf Music” style of this period; essentially due to their young and free, yet clean personas.

Both were born in Los Angeles, California and embodied the typical surf boys, which was attractive to fans of this subgroup.

Musical Composition & Future Influence

They have had a significant foot in the subculture of “Surfing Music” and have been argued to be worthy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, due to the number of hits and popularity during their time.

The duo was able to capitalize on the heavily focused theme of a carefree lifestyle of the typical Californian youth, as can be most evidently seen in arguably their biggest hit, “Surf City”.

The T.A.M.I Show The duo was also featured on the historical “T.A.M.I Show” in which Rock and Roll heavyweight artists like Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye and the Beach Boys also were present. This significant milestone shows tribute to their relevance in this time.

Contributions to Contemporary Rock Jan and Dean are relevant to current developments of Rock and Roll as they

have contributed towards the shaping of punk rock.

The duo’s then critical attitude towards the music industry, as well as their early upbringings, their music and persona has also had an effect on contemporary punk rock and have been covered and referenced by multiple Punk Rock Artists.

Interesting Facts •  When Jan got into a car accident

on April 12th, 1966 he was driving his Corvette Stingray. o  In the song "Dead Man's

Curve," Jan's car was compared to a Jaguar XKE

o  Song was written about Mel Blanc, voice of Bugs Bunny, car accident that happened in 1961

o  The crash was not too far from the actual Dead Man's Curve.

Interesting Facts •  Started harmonizing in the showers with

other football team members in high school o  Created a vocal group called The

Barons •  Jan & Dean had a close relationship with

Brian Wilson, from the Beach Boys •  Dean joined the Army Reserves in 1957 o  Discharged in 1959

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