The Atlantics are Australia's premier instrumental band. In September 1963, as the Beatles ruled the hit parade in England, the surf music craze rode high on the US & Australian charts. This was the moment when The Atlantics broke onto the music scene with their international hit "Bombora".
Between rock'n'roll's first outburst in the latter fifties and the group quake of the mid-sixties, the most important, and generally under-appreciated era of rock and roll was the trend towards instrumental music. The Beatles were as much influenced by the Shadows, as they were Chuck Berry and Motown. The Atlantics were Australia's most significant contribution to that style and era of rock music.
In 1999 the original Atlantics reformed for a new album and a national tour. 'Flight Of The Surf Guitar' contained 17 tracks, comprising 14 all new originals, together with brand new recorded versions of three of their most popular songs - 'The Crusher', 'Rumble and Run' and of course, 'Bombora'. In 2002 the Atlantics joined the 'A Long Way To The Top' tour. In 2006 they recorded several new tracks for the Delightful Rain: A History of Australian Surf Music compilation. Keep an eye on the gig guide for an update on where they're playing next.
The Atlantics
