We miss you, Jan.

Jan Berry, one half of the surf duo, Jan & Dean, passed away 5 years ago today. Here's a post I did on Jan & Dean a while back.

Just found out Jan's niece, Brooke Berry, was Playboy's May 2000 Playmate of the Month. How this fact escaped me I do not know. Somehow I don't think Jan - who liked the ladies as much as anyone - would mind if you take a peek at his niece.

Here's another great site where you can purchase the latest tribute album to Jan - Encomium in Memoriam Vol. 1

The promotional video below was shot to promote Encomium in Memoriam and features some great footage of Jan & Dean, along with tracks of their songs performed by other artists - just as Jan had written them back in the 60's.

I miss you, Jan. All your fans miss you.