In a time when Turtles ruled the earth!!!

In honor of Devildick and his addoration of all things 1-4-5 and 'Twangy'...



Long before Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman rode the White Whale to Frank Zappa's doorstep, these two 16 year old gawkers teemed up with classmate and all around ace guitarist Al Nichols to kill the So-Cal Surf competition as the Crossfires. A local smash in their neck o' the sand, these kids were so tops that they managed to kill famed ax-hanger Eddie Bertrand in their Battle o' the Bands, no small feat considering Bertrands tenure in the Bel-Aires (Mr. Moto) and later Eddie & the Showmen (Squad Car). Though they recorded about a dozen killer tracks, only two singles ever saw the light of day during their lifespan, the hen's tooth above and a bonified snotty punker that goes by 'One Potatoe, Two Potatoe' (Not to be confused with the 'Elite' song of the same name). Enjoy.

Jekyll & Hyde - The Crossfires

Fiberglass Jungle - The Crossfires