November 2006 - The Atlantics

Adelaide Now: David’s mates on crest of a wave

November 12, 2006

LOCAL businessman David Minear three years ago created a company and a record label called Bombora. November 12, 2006 Named after a chart-topping Australian surf song from iconic 1960s band The Atlantics, David had little […]

Think surf rock classics and a few songs come to mind. The Surfari’s Wipeout, Dick Dale’s Miserlou, Pipeline by the Chantays and of course Bombora, by Australia’s own, Atlantics. Virtually the only successful surf instrumental band not from America. Echoing the Shadow’s Twangy Atmospheric Instrumental Sound, they were snapped up by CBS Records and became a household name with the release of their giant hit Bombora in 1963.

After completing their European tour in 2013 The Atlantics have announced their retirement from live touring.

“We wish to thank all our fans and friends that have supported us throughout the years by buying our records and coming to our gigs and concerts. It really made it all worthwhile.”