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 Rod High" and "Black Boots and Bikes". The album's cover showed a four-member group, but the band was actually composed of session musicians such as Glen Campbell, Al DeLory, Tommy Tedesco, and Richie Podolor. The band's second LP, The Hondells, included the single "My Buddy Seat" and featured songs written by Brian Wilson and Gary Usher. The Hondells also appeared in films such as Beach Blanket Bingo and Ski Party, performing songs like "Cycle Set" and "The Gasser". They scored another modest hit single in 1966 with a cover of the Lovin' Spoonful song "Younger Girl". Despite their early success, the band disbanded in 1970, continuing to release include Third Gear: The Singles Collection (1993) and The Complete Motorcycle Collection (1993).

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