Randy J. Shams
The Tarantulas performing in 2007.
Background information
Also known asRandy J
BornOrlando, Florida
GenresSurf
Indie pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar

Randy J (Randy J. Shams) is the guitarist and founder of the surf punk band The Tarantulas.

Life and work

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

Discography

  • 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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Tarantuals". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved 2007-01-07.
  2. 1 2 "Allmusic". www.allmusic.com/artist/the-tarantulas-mn0001781180/discography.


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