Randy J. Shams Explained

Randy J. Shams
Background:	non_vocal_instrumentalist
Alias:	Randy J
Birth Place:	Orlando, Florida
Genre:	Surf Indie pop
Occupation:	Musician
Instrument:	Guitar
Associated Acts:	Randy J and the Tarantulas

Randy J (Randy J. Shams) is the guitarist and founder of the surf punk band The Tarantulas.

Life and work

Born in Orlando, Florida, Randy J moved to Los Angeles in 1987 and shortly thereafter began composing music for film trailers and TV. After 6 years there, he moved back to Orlando and formed the surf band The Tarantulas in 1995.In early 2000, Randy J relocated to Arizona and continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with The Tarantulas.^[1]

Major credits

Discography

CD "Monster Wave...100 Feet High" (The Tarantulas, 1999)^[2]
CD "The Tarantulas Greatest Hits" (The Tarantulas, 2004)^[2]
CD "Don't Murder Anyone..." (The Tarantulas, 2006)
CD "Songs of the Open Land" (Randy J, 1995)

Film

Music for the film trailer of Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood, 1992)
Music for the film trailer of A Perfect World (Clint Eastwood, 1993)

Notes and References

Web site: The Tarantuals. . 2007-01-07.
Web site: Allmusic . www.allmusic.com/artist/the-tarantulas-mn0001781180/discography.