Jan & Dean

Jan & Dean were American rock and roll singers and songwriters popular in the early 1960s, known for their upbeat, surf-themed hits. Comprising Jan Berry and Dean Torrence, they crafted catchy songs like "Surf City" and "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena." Their music captured the California surf culture and contributed to the early development of surf rock. Despite their success, Jan Berry’s career was interrupted by a severe car accident in 1966, which impacted their musical partnership. They remain influential for their contribution to the genre and the Southern California sound.