Randy J is the guitarist and founder of the surf indie pop band The Tarantulas. Born in Orlando, Florida, Randy J moved to Los Angeles in 1987 and shortly thereafter began composing music for film trailers and TV spots. After 6 years in Los Angeles, he moved back to Orlando and formed the surf band The Tarantulas in 1995.
In early 2000, Randy J relocated to Arizona and continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with The Tarantulas.

Major credits

• Music for "The Unforgiven" film trailer (Clint Eastwood 1992)
• Music for the "Perfect World" film trailer (Clint Eastwood 1993)
• CD "Monster Wave...100 Feet High" (The Tarantulas 1999)
• CD "The Tarantulas Greatest Hits" (The Tarantulas 2004)
• CD "Don't Murder Anyone..." (The Tarantulas 2006)
• CD "Songs of the Open Land" (Randy J 1995)