To the best of my impecable knowledge of 50's & 60's "rock 'n roll" and "surfer music" (I'm older than Freddie) it was definitely the "Rip Chords" and the year was mid 60's.
Now the secret is out as to why I bought the Escalade.
You guys may be getting alittle confused with "Deadman's Curve," of Jan and Dean Fame.
TL