Later Years & Reunion
The Challengers were seen in a few of 1980s surf band reunion concerts. Richard Delvy always kept in contact with his band mates. His surf band history was extensive and he maintained his friendships with his former Bel-Airs guitarist Paul Johnson (PJ and the Galaxies) and Eddie Bertrand (Eddie & the Showmen).
In 1995, after 25 years of no new recordings, The Challengers reunited with some new members to release the album "New Wave" produced by band leader and founder Richard Delvy. Paul Johnson graciously joined the group to play guitar and composed. Art Fisher played guitar on Mr. Moto, Ed Fournier contributed a new song he wrote and Richard Delvy plays drums on the new tracks. It was released on compact disc on the independent label Atmosphere, Miraleste Music. Richard Delvy died on February 6, 2010 ending his lifelong influence on music in the Los Angeles area.
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