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The Torpedoes were formed by guitarist Brian Pool in [[Wikipedia:Sunnyvale, California|Sunnyvale, California]] in 1994.<ref name="Underhill"/> Jason Brown was the band's original bassist;<ref name="Torpedoes news"/> drummer Brandon Watson joined in 1995. The group's musical influences included [[Wikipedia:Dick Dale|Dick Dale]], [[Wikipedia:Junior Brown|Junior Brown]], [[Wikipedia:The Ventures|The Ventures]], and [[Wikipedia:AC/DC|AC/DC]]. The Torpedoes initially played at local clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area before touring around the United States.<ref name="Underhill"/> After Watson's addition, the band recorded their debut album, ''Good for the Country'', which released the following year in 1996.<ref name="Torpedoes index1"/>
The Torpedoes were formed by guitarist Brian Pool in [[Wikipedia:Sunnyvale, California|Sunnyvale, California]] in 1994.<ref name="Underhill"/> Jason Brown was the band's original bassist;<ref name="Torpedoes news"/> drummer Brandon Watson joined in 1995. The group's musical influences included [[Wikipedia:Dick Dale|Dick Dale]], [[Wikipedia:Junior Brown|Junior Brown]], [[Wikipedia:The Ventures|The Ventures]], and [[Wikipedia:AC/DC|AC/DC]]. The Torpedoes initially played at local clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area before touring around the United States.<ref name="Underhill"/> After Watson's addition, the band recorded their debut album, ''Good for the Country'', which released the following year in 1996.<ref name="Torpedoes index1"/>


The Torpedoes were one of the musical groups interested in contributing music to the video game ''[[LEGO Island]]'' during its development. [[Mindscape]] initially suggested that the band contribute an original song for use in the game's beach area; other suggestions for beach music included "[[Wikipedia:Catch a Wave|Catch a Wave]]" by [[Wikipedia:The Beach Boys|the Beach Boys]] and Dick Dale's recordings of "[[Wikipedia:Misirlou|Misirlou]]" and "[[Wikipedia:Pipeline (instrumental)|Pipeline]]".<ref name="Mindscape talent"/> Ultimately the Torpedoes contributed one original composition, "Lucky You", as well as four tracks from ''Good for the Country''.
The Torpedoes were one of the musical groups interested in contributing music to the video game ''[[LEGO Island]]'' during its development. [[Mindscape]] initially suggested that the band contribute an original song for use in the game's beach area; other suggestions for beach music included "[[Wikipedia:Catch a Wave|Catch a Wave]]" by [[Wikipedia:The Beach Boys|the Beach Boys]] and Dick Dale's recordings of "[[Wikipedia:Misirlou|Misirlou]]" and "[[Wikipedia:Pipeline (instrumental)|Pipeline]]".<ref name="Mindscape talent"/> Ultimately the Torpedoes contributed one original composition, "Lucky You", as well as four tracks from ''Good for the Country'': "Manta Ray", "Interplanetary", "Tarantula", and "Torpedoe".<ref name="Island credits music"/><ref name="Torpedoes news"/>
 
Jason Brown left the band on January 20, 1999; a week later on January 27, Justin Walsh joined as their new bass player.<ref name="Torpedoes news"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="Island credits music">{{cite video game |title=[[LEGO Island]] |developer=[[Mindscape]] |date=September 26, 1997 |platform=Windows |scene=Credits |language=English |quote=Torpedoes – Surf Sounds / Jetski – "Mantaray" (Juke Box song) – L.E.G.O. Radio tune}}</ref>
<ref name="Mindscape talent">{{cite web |author=[[Mindscape]] |year=1996 |title=Adventures on LEGO Island Music/Voice/Talent |url=https://archive.org/download/LEGOIsland-leak-20220114/LEGO%20Island.rar/LEGO%20Island%2FMusicVoiceTalent%2FScan_0.png |type=Internal document}}</ref>
<ref name="Mindscape talent">{{cite web |author=[[Mindscape]] |year=1996 |title=Adventures on LEGO Island Music/Voice/Talent |url=https://archive.org/download/LEGOIsland-leak-20220114/LEGO%20Island.rar/LEGO%20Island%2FMusicVoiceTalent%2FScan_0.png |type=Internal document}}</ref>



Revision as of 02:35, 29 January 2025

The Torpedoes
OriginSunnyvale, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1994–2001
LabelsResurgent Records
Past members
  • Brian Pool
  • Jason Brown
  • Brandon Watson
  • Justin Walsh
Websitethetorpedoes.com

The Torpedoes were an American instrumental rock band from the San Francisco Bay Area. The band primarily consisted of guitarist Brian Pool, drummer Brandon Watson, and bassist Jason Brown. They are best remembered today for their music used in LEGO Island.

History

The Torpedoes were formed by guitarist Brian Pool in Sunnyvale, California in 1994.[1] Jason Brown was the band's original bassist;[2] drummer Brandon Watson joined in 1995. The group's musical influences included Dick Dale, Junior Brown, The Ventures, and AC/DC. The Torpedoes initially played at local clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area before touring around the United States.[1] After Watson's addition, the band recorded their debut album, Good for the Country, which released the following year in 1996.[3]

The Torpedoes were one of the musical groups interested in contributing music to the video game LEGO Island during its development. Mindscape initially suggested that the band contribute an original song for use in the game's beach area; other suggestions for beach music included "Catch a Wave" by the Beach Boys and Dick Dale's recordings of "Misirlou" and "Pipeline".[4] Ultimately the Torpedoes contributed one original composition, "Lucky You", as well as four tracks from Good for the Country: "Manta Ray", "Interplanetary", "Tarantula", and "Torpedoe".[5][2]

Jason Brown left the band on January 20, 1999; a week later on January 27, Justin Walsh joined as their new bass player.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Underhill, Rod; Gertler, Nat (2000). MP3: Música en Internet [MP3: Music on the Internet] (in español). Translated by de la Barrera Ugalde, Ricardo. Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico: Pearson Educatión. pp. 251–252. ISBN 968-444-462-1. Translated from The Complete Idiot's Guide to MP3: Music on the Internet. ISBN 0-7897-2036-1.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Pool, Brian (2000). "Latest News". The Torpedoes Official Web Site. Archived from the original on January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  3. Pool, Brian (2000). "The Torpedoes Gig Site - Instrumental Rock Music!". The Torpedoes Official Web Site. Archived from the original on January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  4. Mindscape (1996). "Adventures on LEGO Island Music/Voice/Talent" (Internal document).
  5. Mindscape (September 26, 1997). LEGO Island (Windows). Scene: Credits. Torpedoes – Surf Sounds / Jetski – "Mantaray" (Juke Box song) – L.E.G.O. Radio tune

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