The Hondells
The Hondells, an American surf rock band, were formed in 1964 as a manufactured
group by producer Gary Usher. The band initially consisted of session musicians
and gained prominence with their cover of "Little Honda", originally recorded by
the Beach Boys. This version reached Number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song
was inspired by the popularity of Honda motorcycles in Southern California
during the early 1960s, contrasting with the prevailing negative stereotypes of
motorcyclists. The Hondells' debut album, Go Little Honda, featured
motorcycle-themed songs, including "Hot R...
