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Cactus Jack · 03-27-2004, 08:15 PM

Jan & Dean Singer Berry Dies at 62
35 minutes ago

By ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES - Jan Berry, a member of the duo Jan & Dean that had the 1960s surf-music hits "Deadman's Curve" and "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena," has died. He was 62.

AP Photo

Berry had a seizure and stopped breathing Friday at his home. He was pronounced dead that evening at a hospital, said his wife, Gertie Berry.

He had been in poor health recently from the lingering effects of brain damage from a 1966 car crash.

Jan & Dean had a string of hits and 10 gold records in the 1960s with their tales of Southern California. Among them were 1964's "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena," about a hotrod racing grandma, and "Surf City," with its lines about taking the station wagon to a place where there are "two girls for every boy."

With Brian Wilson (news) of the Beach Boys, William Jan Berry co-wrote the lyrics for "Surf City" and "Deadman's Curve," which featured the driving guitar licks and falsetto crooning of the wildly popular surf music.

Berry's hit-making career with high school friend Dean Torrence was cut short in 1966 when Berry's speeding Corvette hit a parked truck and he suffered severe brain damage that left him partially paralyzed and unable to talk.

His recovery was slow, but eventually he was able to resume singing and writing songs.

In addition to his wife, Berry is survived by his parents, William and Clara Berry of Camarillo; three brothers and three sisters.

passionsfan79 · 03-27-2004, 08:47 PM

rip jan i was able to see jan and dean in 2002 they put on a good show

musicradio77 · 03-27-2004, 10:14 PM

I have the Jan & Dean 45 of "Deadman's Curve". "Surf City" was the best song. RIP

passionsfan79 · 03-27-2004, 11:28 PM

They sang those two songs at the concert also did some beach boys songs like doit again,california girls,surfin usa, help me rhonda there car songs. it was a great concert.

Cactus Jack · 03-28-2004, 08:38 PM

Bump

Stormtracker TF · 03-28-2004, 08:42 PM

Thats Sad. I liked Jan and Dean's music. R.I.P Jan Berry.

Cactus Jack · 03-28-2004, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stormtracker TF
Thats Sad. I liked Jan and Dean's music. R.I.P Jan Berry.

I like Jan and Dean too, RIP Jan

Pitooey · 03-29-2004, 10:17 AM

Another good singer bites the dust...

Elvis Fonzie Dean · 03-30-2004, 01:14 AM

That's sad.I liked some songs from them.

03-27-2004, 08:15 PM	#1
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Jan of Jan and Dean Dies Jan & Dean Singer Berry Dies at 62 35 minutes ago By ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES - Jan Berry, a member of the duo Jan & Dean that had the 1960s surf-music hits "Deadman's Curve" and "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena," has died. He was 62. AP Photo Berry had a seizure and stopped breathing Friday at his home. He was pronounced dead that evening at a hospital, said his wife, Gertie Berry. He had been in poor health recently from the lingering effects of brain damage from a 1966 car crash. Jan & Dean had a string of hits and 10 gold records in the 1960s with their tales of Southern California. Among them were 1964's "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena," about a hotrod racing grandma, and "Surf City," with its lines about taking the station wagon to a place where there are "two girls for every boy." With Brian Wilson (news) of the Beach Boys, William Jan Berry co-wrote the lyrics for "Surf City" and "Deadman's Curve," which featured the driving guitar licks and falsetto crooning of the wildly popular surf music. Berry's hit-making career with high school friend Dean Torrence was cut short in 1966 when Berry's speeding Corvette hit a parked truck and he suffered severe brain damage that left him partially paralyzed and unable to talk. His recovery was slow, but eventually he was able to resume singing and writing songs. In addition to his wife, Berry is survived by his parents, William and Clara Berry of Camarillo; three brothers and three sisters.
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03-27-2004, 08:47 PM	#2
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03-27-2004, 10:14 PM	#3
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03-30-2004, 01:14 AM	#9
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03-27-2004, 11:28 PM	#4
passionsfan79 Proud to be Sara fan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 2,265	They sang those two songs at the concert also did some beach boys songs like doit again,california girls,surfin usa, help me rhonda there car songs. it was a great concert.

03-28-2004, 08:38 PM	#5
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Bump

03-28-2004, 08:42 PM	#6
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	Thats Sad. I liked Jan and Dean's music. R.I.P Jan Berry.