ABC TV: Studio 22

March 9, 2000

The Atlantics
Thursday 9 March 2000
Presented by Clinton Walker

The seeds of what evolved into the quartet known as The Atlantics were sown in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Musically The Shadows and The Ventures were the group’s early heroes and this blending of American and British influences provided a foundation on which they built their individual style. Swept up in by the surf sound from the US, the most famous, and biggest, hit by the Atlantics was “Bombora,” a tune still recorded in the `90s by current surf bands.

Musicians:
Bosco Bosanac – Bass
Martin Cilia – Guitar
Peter Hood – Drums
Jim Skiathitis – Guitar

Performed:
Bombora
The Crusher
Fight Of The Surf Guitar
Nightstar
Freakout
Saturday Night
Thunder Down Under

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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.”