Jim Gallagher was the drummer for "The Astronusts" which was another landlocked surfing group. They were from Boulder, Colorado and took their name from astronaut Scott Carpenter who was a local hero. They became popular and toured with the Venutres in Japan (were they had a huge following).

They appeared on the Hullabaloo TV show, and appeared in more beach party movies than any other surf band: Surf Party, Wild on the Beach, Wild Wild Winter and Out of Sight.

This is Jim playing "Baja" which made into the Billboard Hot 100.