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Surfing memories trace the Challengers and surf culture
The article traces David Nauert and his ties to surf icons from Rick Griffin to John Severson, recounting Nauert’s early music with the Bel-Airs and the Challengers, the Surfer Stomp, and the rise and fall of surf music. It covers their TV appearances, the Rendezvous Ballroom fire, and Nauert’s travels to India and New Zealand.
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Avalon Casino
San Clemente
Nauert
San Clemente State Beach
John Severson
Surfer Magazine
Severson
Richard Nixon
Rick Griffin
Griffin
Greg Noll
Bob Dylan
Jimi Hendrix
Cotton's Point
The
Bel-Airs
Mr. Moto
Challengers
Palos Verdes
Lloyd Thaxton
Hollywood
Chantays
el Camino College
Brian Wilson
Chuck Berry
USA
Beach Boys
Orange County
Rendezvous
Dick Dale
Del-Tones
India
George Harrison
Bombay
New Zealand
Wave Watch
Kelly Slater
Randy Nauert
the Challengers