Brian Carman
Brian Carman | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1945 |
| Died | March 1, 2015 (aged 69) Santa Ana, California, US |
| Genres | surf rock |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Formerly of | The Chantays |
Brian Craig Carman (August 10, 1945 – March 1, 2015) was an American guitarist and member of the instrumental group The Chantays, an instrumental group he formed with his Santa Ana High School classmates in 1961.[1][2][3] Carman co-wrote their song "Pipeline", which went to number four in the US in 1963.[4][5] He was born to a father who worked at a motors shop and a mother who was a secretary.[2] His older brother, Steve, played in a local band, which inspired him.[2]
Death
He died at his home in Santa Ana on March 1, 2015 aged 69 from many health problems including Crohn's disease and Ulcerated colon.[1][2] He was survived by his second wife wife Sunida and a son, Brett.[1] Carman's first wife, Katie, preceded him in death from breast cancer.[2] Carman was remembered by other surf rock artists such as Dick Dale, who called him a "good soul" and Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 "Brian Carman, Surf Rocker, Dies at 69 (Published 2015)". 2015-03-07. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Brian Carman dies at 69; guitarist co-wrote surf classic 'Pipeline'". Los Angeles Times. 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ "Brian Carman, co-writer of 'Pipeline' surf anthem, dies at 69". Press Herald. 2015-03-07. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music - Colin Larkin - 1997 - Page 245
- ↑ Times, Steve Chawkins Los Angeles (2015-03-07). "Brian Carman, guitarist who co-wrote surf classic Pipeline, dies at 69". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ "Orange County surf rock pioneer and 'Pipeline' guitarist Brian Carman of the Chantays dies at 69". Orange County Register. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2025-08-22.