The Chantays, an American surf-rock band, formed in 1961 in Santa Ana, California. The original lineup included Brian Carman on guitar, Bob Spickard on guitar, Bob Welch on drums, Rob Marshall on piano, Jim Frias on saxophone, and Warren Waters on bass. Inspired by the local band The Rhythm Rockers, they began performing under the name The Chantays in December 1961 at the Tustin Youth Center. Their breakthrough came with the release of "Pipeline" as a B-side to their first single "Move It", which was released in December 1962 on Downey Records. "Pipeline" quickly gained traction and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1963, becoming their signature song. Following this success, The Chantays released their debut album Two Sides Of The Chantays (1964). However, they struggled to replicate their initial success. Bob Welch left the band that year to pursue his studies, and Warren Waters also departed that year. The band continued with various lineup changes, taking on a tour of Japan in late 1965. After disbanding in 1966, The Chantays experienced several revivals with different members over the years and are still active. Brian Carman passed away on 1 March 2015 at the age of 69.
