The Beach Boys

How “Getcha Back” Gave The Beach Boys One Last Shot at Pop Glory

Andy Frye

In 1983, a tragedy nearly ended The Beach Boys’ run when drummer Dennis Wilson drowned at just 39 years old. ...

Al Jardine’s Airport Showdown and His Emotional Tribute to Brian Wilson

Andy Frye

How many people have ever been served with a lawsuit in front of strangers at an airport? Al Jardine just ...

“Surfer Girl” Live in Florida Proves The Beach Boys Still Own the Summer

Andy Frye

Who knew sixty years later, a song could still make an entire arena sway like a tide? The crowd in ...

“Then I Kissed Her” Lit Up Jones Beach: The Beach Boys’ Summer Magic

Andy Frye

How many bands can still fill a stage with pure joy after more than 60 years? The Beach Boys did ...

They Made “Surfin’ USA” Feel Brand New Again

Andy Frye

Almost 60 years after it first hit radios, “Surfin’ USA” can still light up a room, and that is exactly ...

“The Warmth of the Sun” Was Born the Night Before Everything Changed

Andy Frye

What if one of the Beach Boys’ most beautiful songs was written just hours before the world changed forever? On ...

“California Dreamin’” Under the Summer Sky: The Beach Boys’ Jones Beach Magic

Andy Frye

Imagine thousands of people singing along on a warm July night while the screen behind the stage flashes palm trees ...

Mike Love on Staying Strong and Keeping The Beach Boys’ Spirit Alive

Andy Frye

At 84 years old, Mike Love is still stepping onto the stage like a man who has unfinished business with ...

The Secret Song That Inspired The Beach Boys’ Sound

Andy Frye

Did you know The Beach Boys took inspiration from another band? Brian Wilson’s daughter just revealed his musical crush in ...

The Song That Changed The Beach Boys Forever

Andy Frye

One song shot The Beach Boys from local heroes to global superstars. “I Get Around” was not just a hit; ...

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