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Title: Fin-der Ukulele's Beach Boy Method, circa 1957 Post by: bossaroo on January 20, 2008, 04:09:43 PM I just saw this ad from the 50s and it got me wondering when the term "beach boy" was first used.
(http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/1431_3940_P1010006_19_1.jpg) Title: Re: Fin-der Ukulele's Beach Boy Method, circa 1957 Post by: TonyW on January 20, 2008, 05:29:31 PM Waikiki Beach Boys - the local surf crew at Waikiki Beach in Hawaii - dates back to the early art of the 20th century (1900s). Most famouse member was Duke Kahanamoku.
See this link: http://www.surfline.com/surfaz/surfaz.cfm?id=940 Title: Re: Fin-der Ukulele's Beach Boy Method, circa 1957 Post by: Susan on January 21, 2008, 11:25:03 AM And what exactly IS the beach boy method? Seriously...
Title: Re: Fin-der Ukulele's Beach Boy Method, circa 1957 Post by: bossaroo on January 21, 2008, 11:30:52 AM good question Susan.
and a great article Tony! i learned to surf on Waikiki beach. thanks |