The monstrous, pounding, driving "Bombora" was written by Peter and Jim and was named after an Aboriginal term for large waves breaking over submerged rock shelves. Bosco then went to form country rock band Shotgun. It was during this time that The Atlantics started their own independent label, Ramrod. After completing their European tour in 2013 The Atlantics have announced their retirement from live touring. "Moon Man" was an original song written by Peter Hood, and "Dark Eyes" was a traditional tune reinterpreted by the band. This overseas success made The Atlantics Australia's first internationally recognized rock act. The Surfari’s Wipeout, Dick Dale’s Miserlou, Pipeline by the Chantays and of course Bombora, by Australia’s own, Atlantics. [1] In early 1962 they appeared on a local television talent show New Faces, where they were voted "Most Promising Group of 1962." 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In 1986–1988, Skiathitis, Hood, and Bosanac went on tour with [replacement], guitarist Brian Burns and drummer Paul Greene. Virtually the only successful surf instrumental band not from America. In November 1963 they released the follow-up, another similar thundering surf instrumental, "The Crusher" which, while not quite as successful as Bombora, still made a respectable dent in the Australian charts. October 1963 saw the release of their first LP album, predictably named Bombora. Their follow up single “The Crusher” also charted strongly. Bosco Bosanac went into country music and switched to pedal steel guitar. [1] The band's claim to fame was as Australia's most successful of the genre. 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. Bosanac had left the band in May that year, just weeks before The Atlantics were invited by Bombora Creative MD David Minear to be a part of the Delightful Rain project, with Michael Smith, ex Adelaide band Scandal bass player and free weekly Sydney street press magazine, Drum Media, writer and editor, replacing him. They recorded songs with a variety of styles between 1965 and 1970 including a cover of The Beau Brummels' top 40 hit "You Tell Me Why" with 12 string guitar hook & harmonies, and an instrumental, "Take A Trip," under the pseudonym band name as The Gift of Love. In 2000 Bombora was given the ultimate accolade by being used in the Closing Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. They have since released three albums, beginning with The Flight of the Surf Guitar. Disappointingly for the band, many DJ's refused to play it and it failed to make most charts. It was nominated as record of the week by US Cashbox magazine and reached No 2 on the Italian charts (where there was even a vocal version released). More recently the The Atlantics featured on the documentary / DVD on surf music “Delightful Rain”, released on the Bombora label, which has screened several times on the ABC. After several rejections, they were signed to CBS Records in 1963. In 2000 the group reformed with three of the original members, and continue to release new material and perform in concert. Their record contract with CBS ended. In 2013 the group celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their first album, Bombora and the eponymous single that was their first to chart. It was really a thrill to hear the “all new” Bombora during the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games! They also recorded a string of vocal singles with various recording companies and these songs are now considered as outstanding examples of Pre-Punk Garage Rock. Their fourth single, "War of the Worlds" however was a total break with the surf sound. Over the years The Atlantics have re-emerged sporadically. The Atlantics are an Australian surf rock band founded in 1961. The term has been adopted as a name in various ways: Surfing "Bombora", the best known hit and then the first LP of the 1960s Australian surf rock band The Atlantics, both released in 1963 "Bombora", the name of a single by American surf rock band The Original Surfaris It was way ahead of its time. However none of these achieved any commercial success, and did not chart. During this time Johnny Rebb continued to release a number of singles under his own name with The Atlantics backing him. Think surf rock classics and a few songs come to mind. Think surf rock classics and a few songs come to mind. Note: There was a rock band in the Boston area called the Atlantics in the 1980s; songs included "Weekend" and "Lonelyhearts". The Surfari’s Wipeout, Dick Dale’s Miserlou, Pipeline by the Chantays and of course Bombora, by Australia’s own, Atlantics. The A&R representative for CBS, Sven Libaek, was especially impressed by the group's original compositions. Robert "Bob" Haanstra also played lead guitar in both Mike Fox & The Tennessee Ramblers and Shotgun. Virtually the only successful surf instrumental band not from America. Since reforming The Atlantics have released four excellent new CDs. Think surf rock classics and a few songs come to mind. Tracks were gathered from old recordings - such as Flowers written by guitarist Jim Skiathitis and "I Put A Spell on You", originally recorded with Johnny Rebb in 1967. On stage the band maintained their reputation at concerts and beachside surf clubs with an exciting, pounding sound combined with a stage act that included them all playing their guitars behind their heads and Theo and Jim on opposite sides of the stage swapping lead lines with one another. Their follow up single “The Crusher” also charted strongly. In February 1963, CBS released the first single, "Moon Man" b/w "Dark Eyes". Released in March 1964, it was unlike any other of their tracks, or indeed any other instrumentals of the day. A subsequent string of live appearances at Pubs, Clubs, big shows and Festivals, such as the inaugural Adelaide International Guitar Festival, Victoria”s Queenscliff Festival, Canberra’s National Folk Festival, Wintersun on the Gold Coast and at a festival in Spain, thrilled original fans and introduced a whole new generation to the driving, infectious guitar sounds of The Atlantics. They continue to perform live. Initially, the band lineup consisted of drummer Peter Hood, bassist Bosco Bosanac, Theo Penglis on lead and rhythm guitar, and guitarist Eddy Matzenik. In 1967 they put out the song that is now widely regarded as a classic punk/garage track, Peter Hood's "Come On". They have done a number of tours including appearing on Australia's "Long Way to the Top" 50's and 60's Rock revival shows, ABC-TV show, Studio 22, and Bombora was used in the Closing Ceremony at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. By this time the surfing music craze had reached Australia's shores and a host of local bands such as The Statesmen, Jimmy D & the Starlighters (a.k.a. The Atlantics went on to record seven more singles and four LP”s, all of which are now regarded as classics of the Surf Instrumental Genre. Indeed, he had at one time been known as the "Gentleman of Rock". In 1999 they three reformed on a more permanent basis with guitarist Martin Cilia. They exchanged their suits and thin ties for casual shirts, T-shirts and jeans and grew their hair long, guitarist Theo Penglis switched to keyboards and they added a vocalist, Johnny Rebb. “Flight Of The Surf Guitar”, ‘Atlantics – The Next Generation”, “Point Zero” and “Atlantics The Best Of”. From September 1967 all their recordings and all those for the above artists were released on their Ramrod label. The Surfari’s Wipeout, Dick Dale’s Miserlou, Pipeline by the Chantays and of course Bombora, by Australia’s own, Atlantics. They were to release three more albums from 1963 to 1965. It really made it all worthwhile.”. While the single was not a hit, it did gain enough attention for CBS to agree to continue to support the group. 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. It featured a battle in space using echo and guitar effects, the like of which would not be heard until Hendrix came along some years later. They had an album on ABC Records called Big City Rock. After a long break The Atlantics reformed with original members Jim Skiathitis, Peter Hood and Bosco Bosanac along with new guitarist, Martin Cilia and they released four new CDs “Flight Of The Surf Guitar”, “Atlantics – The Next Generation”, “Point Zero” and “Atlantics -The Best Of”. Formed in the southern beachside suburbs of Sydney, Australia in 1961, the group began performing locally, and soon gained a following. After completing their European tour in 2013 The Atlantics have announced their retirement from live touring. By September 1963, "Bombora" had climbed the Australian charts to reach No 1. They were one of the first Australian bands to set up their own independent label. The Surfari’s Wipeout, Dick Dale’s Miserlou, Pipeline by the Chantays and of course Bombora, by Australia’s own, Atlantics. A European tour was organised to mark the occasion. As well they put out recordings by other bands such as The Motivation. The Atlantics continued to release a number of instrumental singles with titles such as "Rumble and Run" and "Giant" until July 1965. Bob now resides in southern NSW and teaches guitar whilst Bosco Bosanac now performs around the country of Australia in a Johnny Cash Review. 29 on the Sydney charts in 1966. Most Australian instrumental rock bands at the time merely aped and covered material from The Shadows or, to a lesser extent, The Ventures. Think surf rock classics and a few songs come to mind. What could have been better than to see Bondi Life Savers and Australia’s own Kylie Minogue making their entrance to the thundering sounds of Bombora! Theo Penglis played lead guitar and piano on this track. Theo Penglis is currently playing piano with Fifties Rock and Roll Band "Rave On". In 1965, the band members reinvented themselves. Matzenik was replaced by Jim Skaithitis while the band was still in its earliest stages.