Beat Farmers
The Beat Farmers is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in
August 1983 by Country Dick Montana and Jerry Raney. The group gained early
traction playing at local venues and won the annual San Diego Battle of the
Bands in 1984. Their first album, Tales of the New West (1985), was released
under Rhino Records and featured the song "Happy Boy". In 1986, the band
released the EP Glad 'N' Greasy (1986) and signed with Curb Records to release
the album Van Go (1986). Subsequent albums include The Pursuit of Happiness
(1987), Poor & Famous (1989), Viking Lullabys (1994...
