The Barracudas are a London-based surf and garage rock revival band formed in 1978 by Canadian vocalist Jeremy Gluck and guitarist Robin Wills, known for blending punk energy with jangly 1960s pop influences. Their breakout single “Summer Fun” (1980) cheekily sampled a spoof car ad and reached No. 37 on the UK charts, briefly branding them as a novelty surf act. But their deeper catalog—especially albums like Drop Out With The Barracudas and Mean Time—revealed a love for garage psych and Byrds-style harmonies, earning cult status in France and among underground rock fans. Though plagued by lineup changes and label woes, they’ve reformed multiple times, leaving behind a legacy of melodic rebellion and retro-fueled charm.
