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What can be said about Yacht Rock that hasn't been said by various magazines, newspapers and disc jockeys across the country? J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair's saga detailing the unknown mythical origins of a previously obscure genre of music struck the audience like a lightning bolt on its first episode, much like fellow 101 breakout House of Cosbys. Unlike HoC, however, Yacht Rock was never sued by its iconic characters' real life counterparts. In fact, it is said that at one time or another, just about every musician lovingly portrayed in the series has witnessed and enjoyed it behind closed doors. Yacht Rock enjoyed success on levels and in ways previously unattained by 101 shows, its title becoming a household phrase at radio stations, a bin at your local record store and a category on iTunes. But beneath its pop cultural triumph was an artistic one that often went undescribed: Yacht Rock's stories were always clever and sometimes downright genius in their assembly, weaving trivi...
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J.D. Ryznar, Lane Farnham, Hunter Stair
Amos Przekaza
Drummer

Dan Sachoff
Gene Balboa
Wade Randolph
Wade Randolph
Daryl Hall

Justin Roiland
Christopher Cross
Lane Farnham
Lane Farnham
Jim Messina
Jeremy Hurlburt
Jeremy Hurlburt
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter

Drew Hancock
John Oates
Luke Rose
Luke Rose
DJ
Todd Bishop
Todd Bishop
Walter Becker
Myke Chilian
Myke Chilian
Donald Fagen
Abed Gheith
Abed Gheith
Steve Perry
Kelly Kubik
Kelly Kubik
Sarah

Steve Agee
Steve Porcaro
Erin Hill
Erin Hill
Curious Onlooker
Erni Walker
Erni Walker
Bette Midler