Randy J. Shams

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

Randy J. Shams
The Tarantulas performing in 2007.
Background information
Also known as	Randy J
Born	Orlando, Florida
Genres	Surf Indie pop
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Guitar

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.^[1] 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)^[1]
• 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)