The Fireballs, sometimes billed as Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, were an Americanrock and roll group, particularly popular at the end of the 1950s and in the early 1960s. The original 1958 line-up was George Tomsco (lead guitar), Chuck Tharp (vocals), Stan Lark (bass), Eric Budd (drums), and Dan Trammell (rhythm guitar).
The Fireballs were formed in Raton, New Mexico, and got their start as an instrumental group, featuring the very distinctive lead guitar of George Tomsco. They recorded at Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, New Mexico, where Buddy Holly had previously launched his career. According to group founders Tomsco and Lark, they took their name from Jerry Lee Lewis's "Great Balls of Fire". They reached the Top 40 with the singles "Torquay" (1959), "Bulldog" (1960) and "Quite a Party" (1961). "Quite a Party" peaked at #29 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961. Tharp, Budd and Trammell left the group in the early 1960s, but the Fireballs added Doug Roberts on drums, plus Petty Studio singer/pianistJimmy Gilmer (born September 15, 1940 in Chicago and raised in Amarillo, Texas) to the group.
Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs - Sugar Shack (Official Audio)
Official audio for Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: http://www.youtube.com/AceRecordsBroadcast http://acerecords.co.uk/the-best-of-the-fireballs-vocals
published: 19 Aug 2014
The Fireballs - Bottle of Wine (Official Audio)
Official audio for Bottle of Wine by The Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: http://www.youtube.com/AceRecordsBroadcast
published: 19 Aug 2014
Fireballs - So Bad It's Good
for personel purposes
published: 27 Apr 2016
George Tomsco of the Fireballs "Chief Whoopin-Koff" HB Pier Aug 14, 2016
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HBISM )
George Tomsco - guitar
Paul Johnson - guitar
Mike Vernon - bass
Marty Tippens - drums
published: 07 Nov 2016
George Tomsco of the Fireballs "Vaquero" HB Pier Aug 14, 2016
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HBISM )
George Tomsco - guitar
Paul Johnson - guitar
Mike Vernon - bass
Marty Tippens - drums
published: 07 Nov 2016
Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs - Sugar Shack
Jimmy and his band reprise their big hit from 1963 in the late sixties.
published: 29 Dec 2007
The Fireballs: Bulldog
The Fireballs play their hit song Bulldog in Quartzite, Arizona on 28th January 2011. The song was dedicated to me and my drummer, Kurt by George Tomsco (guitar) and Stan Lark (bass). The Fireballs are one of the original instrumental-rock acts and were extremely influential to surf and instrumental music. After 52 years, these guys are still rockin' the house and doin' the moves they've done on stage all along! Check them out!!!!
published: 02 Feb 2011
Go Go Go - The Fireballs.flv
Hellbourne Psychobilly Maniacs with their classic bass slapping guitar tormenting beast 'Go Go Go'
Official audio for Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, p...
Official audio for Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: http://www.youtube.com/AceRecordsBroadcast http://acerecords.co.uk/the-best-of-the-fireballs-vocals
Official audio for Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: http://www.youtube.com/AceRecordsBroadcast http://acerecords.co.uk/the-best-of-the-fireballs-vocals
Official audio for Bottle of Wine by The Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and ...
Official audio for Bottle of Wine by The Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: http://www.youtube.com/AceRecordsBroadcast
Official audio for Bottle of Wine by The Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: http://www.youtube.com/AceRecordsBroadcast
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HB...
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HBISM )
George Tomsco - guitar
Paul Johnson - guitar
Mike Vernon - bass
Marty Tippens - drums
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HBISM )
George Tomsco - guitar
Paul Johnson - guitar
Mike Vernon - bass
Marty Tippens - drums
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HB...
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HBISM )
George Tomsco - guitar
Paul Johnson - guitar
Mike Vernon - bass
Marty Tippens - drums
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HBISM )
George Tomsco - guitar
Paul Johnson - guitar
Mike Vernon - bass
Marty Tippens - drums
The Fireballs play their hit song Bulldog in Quartzite, Arizona on 28th January 2011. The song was dedicated to me and my drummer, Kurt by George Tomsco (guita...
The Fireballs play their hit song Bulldog in Quartzite, Arizona on 28th January 2011. The song was dedicated to me and my drummer, Kurt by George Tomsco (guitar) and Stan Lark (bass). The Fireballs are one of the original instrumental-rock acts and were extremely influential to surf and instrumental music. After 52 years, these guys are still rockin' the house and doin' the moves they've done on stage all along! Check them out!!!!
The Fireballs play their hit song Bulldog in Quartzite, Arizona on 28th January 2011. The song was dedicated to me and my drummer, Kurt by George Tomsco (guitar) and Stan Lark (bass). The Fireballs are one of the original instrumental-rock acts and were extremely influential to surf and instrumental music. After 52 years, these guys are still rockin' the house and doin' the moves they've done on stage all along! Check them out!!!!
Official audio for Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: http://www.youtube.com/AceRecordsBroadcast http://acerecords.co.uk/the-best-of-the-fireballs-vocals
Official audio for Bottle of Wine by The Fireballs, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: http://www.youtube.com/AceRecordsBroadcast
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HBISM )
George Tomsco - guitar
Paul Johnson - guitar
Mike Vernon - bass
Marty Tippens - drums
George Tomsco of the Fireballs at the Huntington Beach pier as part of Surfin' Sundays. Brought to you be the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum ( HBISM )
George Tomsco - guitar
Paul Johnson - guitar
Mike Vernon - bass
Marty Tippens - drums
The Fireballs play their hit song Bulldog in Quartzite, Arizona on 28th January 2011. The song was dedicated to me and my drummer, Kurt by George Tomsco (guitar) and Stan Lark (bass). The Fireballs are one of the original instrumental-rock acts and were extremely influential to surf and instrumental music. After 52 years, these guys are still rockin' the house and doin' the moves they've done on stage all along! Check them out!!!!
The Fireballs, sometimes billed as Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, were an Americanrock and roll group, particularly popular at the end of the 1950s and in the early 1960s. The original 1958 line-up was George Tomsco (lead guitar), Chuck Tharp (vocals), Stan Lark (bass), Eric Budd (drums), and Dan Trammell (rhythm guitar).
The Fireballs were formed in Raton, New Mexico, and got their start as an instrumental group, featuring the very distinctive lead guitar of George Tomsco. They recorded at Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, New Mexico, where Buddy Holly had previously launched his career. According to group founders Tomsco and Lark, they took their name from Jerry Lee Lewis's "Great Balls of Fire". They reached the Top 40 with the singles "Torquay" (1959), "Bulldog" (1960) and "Quite a Party" (1961). "Quite a Party" peaked at #29 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961. Tharp, Budd and Trammell left the group in the early 1960s, but the Fireballs added Doug Roberts on drums, plus Petty Studio singer/pianistJimmy Gilmer (born September 15, 1940 in Chicago and raised in Amarillo, Texas) to the group.