Randy J. Shams
American guitarist
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Discography (11)
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The basics
Quick Facts
| Intro | American guitarist | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Musician Guitarist | |
| Work field | Music | |
| Gender |
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| Genres: | Surf music | |
| Instruments: | Guitar | |
| Birth | Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA |
The details
Biography
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 spots. After 6 years there, he moved back to Orlando and formed the surf band The Tarantulas in 1995. In early 2000, Randy J relocated to Arizona and continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with The Tarantulas.
Major credits
Discography
- CD "Monster Wave...100 Feet High" (The Tarantulas, 1999)
- CD "The Tarantulas Greatest Hits" (The Tarantulas, 2004)
- CD "Don't Murder Anyone..." (The Tarantulas, 2006)
- CD "Songs of the Open Land" (Randy J, 1995)
Film
- Music for the film trailer of Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood, 1992)
- Music for the film trailer of A Perfect World (Clint Eastwood, 1993)