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Music Appreciation

ultralite001

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6. Paul Johnson (The Bel-Airs) performs Mr. Moto (1961) on Art Fein's Surf Party in 2022...

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Sat Nov 22, 2025, 04:59 PM

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Paul Johnson, co-founder of The Bel-Airs, has been a significant contributor to the early surf music scene
w/ hits like “Mr. Moto” + "Volcanic Action”. Johnson’s innovative playing style helped shape the surf sound
of the 1960s.

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