The Chantays were a surf rock band from the early 1960s, best known for only one hit, the instrumental "Pipeline" (1963, see 1963 in music). Despite several attempts, The Chantay's never again hit the charts and soon broke up.

They released only two albums, which were "Pipeline" (1963) and "Two Sides Of The Chantays" (1964?) was their last album. Their music combined the electric keyboards and the surf guitar, making an unique ghostly sound. They released a new set cd in the 1994, giving them more attention than before. On the November of 1997, "Waiting For The Tide" was released worldwide.

They were quite keen on the instrumentals, but quite good number of their songs had lyrics. It's a shame that their music is so rare to find these days, with the possible exception of the track "Pipeline". (which was also covered by Dick Dale with the help of Stevie Ray Vaughn)

The Chantay's and Pipeline is also included in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1996, The Chantays were inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk .

(according to Rock-N-Roll Road Show): "Southern California will soon bestow another honor on the band, renaming a street after them. Chantays Boulevard will be located right next to where it all started, Santa Ana High School."

Members

• Bob Spickard - Original member
• Brian Carmen - Original member
• Bob Welch - Original member
• Ricky Lewis - Long-time member
• Brian Nussle - Long-time member

Sources

• http://www.jimfacey.com/chantays.htm
• http://www.therocknrollroadshow.com/pagechantays.cfm