Beachbuggy were a rock group formed in the spring of 1992 in Doncaster by Jack Straker (guitar/vocals), Jim VeVee (drums) and A.D (bass). The band's name reflected singer and main songwriter Jack's obsession with classic cars, drag racing and Americana. Musically, their earliest influences were UK indie bands such as The Wedding Present and Cud and American rock groups such as Buffalo Tom and Sonic Youth.