Randy J. Shams
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Randy J. Shams | |
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 The Tarantulas performing in 2007. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Randy J |
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| Genres | Surf Indie pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Member of | The Tarantulas |
Randy J (Randy J. Shams) is the guitarist and founder of the surf punk band The Tarantulas.
Life and work
[edit]Born in Orlando, Florida, Randy J moved to Los Angeles in 1987 and shortly thereafter began composing music for film trailers and TV. After 6 years there, he moved back to Orlando and formed the surf band The Tarantulas in 1995.[1] In early 2000, Randy J relocated to Arizona and continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with The Tarantulas.[1]
Major credits
[edit]Discography
[edit]- CD "Monster Wave...100 Feet High" (The Tarantulas, 1999)[2]
- CD "The Tarantulas Greatest Hits" (The Tarantulas, 2004)[2]
- CD "Don't Murder Anyone..." (The Tarantulas, 2006)[1]
- CD "Songs of the Open Land" (Randy J, 1995)
Film
[edit]- Music for the film trailer of Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood, 1992)
- Music for the film trailer of A Perfect World (Clint Eastwood, 1993)
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "The Tarantuals". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved 2007-01-07.
- 1 2 "Allmusic". www.allmusic.com/artist/the-tarantulas-mn0001781180/discography.
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