Randy J. Shams
# Randy J. Shams

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

## 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. In early 2000, Randy J relocated to Arizona and continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with The Tarantulas.

## Major credits

### Discography

* CD "Monster Wave...100 Feet High" (The Tarantulas, 1999)
* CD "The Tarantulas Greatest Hits" (The Tarantulas, 2004)
* CD "Don't Murder Anyone..." (The Tarantulas, 2006)
* 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)
