"The Astronauts" were an American rock and roll band, that formed in 1961 in Boulder, Colorado. They are best known for their surf music, and are considered significant contributors to the genre, despite being landlocked and without access to surf culture. Notable band members included Rich Fifield, Jon "Storm" Patterson, and Bob Demmon. The group's signature sound can be heard in their influential works like "Baja" and "Surfin' with the Astronauts", which showcased their unique blend of surf music with a Rocky Mountain twist.