Mike Maxfield
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Mike Maxfield is an English songwriter and guitarist, who came to fame as a member of The Dakotas. He penned "Cruel Sea", a song which was first recorded by The Ventures
(see The Ventures discography
). The Dakotas would later record an instrumental
version of the track, and was one of the group's biggest hits.
The Ventures
The Ventures is an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. Founded by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle, the group in its various incarnations has had an enduring impact on the development of music worldwide. With over 100 million records sold, the group is the best-selling...
(see The Ventures discography
The Ventures discography
The Ventures have released hundreds of albums beginning with Walk Don't Run . The original U.S. albums and singles are indicated by their catalog numbers and Billboard and Cashbox chart peak positions - 1960 - 1972 :- 1972 - Present :* Only Hits* The Ventures have released hundreds of albums...
). The Dakotas would later record an instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
version of the track, and was one of the group's biggest hits.
Collaboration
Other acts Maxfield has collaborated with include:- George MartinGeorge MartinSir George Henry Martin CBE is an English record producer, arranger, composer and musician. He is sometimes referred to as "the Fifth Beatle"— a title that he often describes as "nonsense," but the fact remains that he served as producer on all but one of The Beatles' original albums...
- Coffin Daggers
- Les Champions
- The ChallengersThe Challengers (band)The Challengers were an instrumental surf music band started in late 1962. They were located in Los Angeles. They represented a growing love for surf music and helped make the genre popular...