The Chantays

The Chantays
Also known asChantay's
OriginOrange County, California, U.S.
GenresSurf music, instrumental rock
Years active1961–present
LabelsDowney, Dot
Members
  • Bob Spickard
  • Bob Welch
  • Warren Waters
  • Rob Marshall
  • Ricky Lewis
  • Brian Nussle
Past members
  • Brian Carman
  • Gil Orr
Websitethechantays.com

The Chantays, sometimes billed as Chantay's,[1] is an American surf rock band formed in Orange County, California. They are known for their 1963 hit instrumental "Pipeline".[2] Their sound combines electronic keyboards with surf guitar, creating a unique ghostly sound.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Chantay's* - Pipeline / Move It". Discogs.com. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  2. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 245. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.