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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

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About The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's founding members consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. One of the most influential acts of the rock era, they are known for their musical ingenuity, vocal harmonies, and lyrics initially reflecting a southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance dubbed the "California sound". The group drew on the music of 1950s rock and roll, black R&B, and pre-rock and roll pop vocal groups to create their sound. Under Brian's leadership, they often incorporated classical or jazz elements and unconventional recording techniques in innovative ways. The band was originally managed by the Wilsons' father Murry and centered on Brian's songwriting, arranging, and producing. Jardine was replaced by David Marks during 1962–1963. Signing with Capitol Records, their second record "Surfin' Safari" (1962) launched a five-year streak of 16 consecutive U.S. top 40 hit singles. Between their releases Surfer Girl (1963) and The Beach Boys Today! (1965), they transitioned to an increasingly orchestral, album-oriented, and studio-focused...

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Formed

1961

Origin

United States

Discography

Surfin’ Safari (1962)

Surfin’ USA (1963)

Surfer Girl (1963)

Little Deuce Coupe (1963)

Shut Down, Volume 2 (1964)

All Summer Long (1964)

The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album (1964)

The Beach Boys Today! (1965)

Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965)

Beach Boys’ Party! (1965)

Pet Sounds (1966)

Smiley Smile (1967)

Wild Honey (1967)

Friends (1968)

20/20 (1969)

Members

Al Jardine

Al Jardine

bassist

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

drummer

Blondie Chaplin

Blondie Chaplin

bassist

Carl Wilson

Carl Wilson

drummer

Mike Love

Mike Love

vocalist

Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell

bassist

Ricky Fataar

Ricky Fataar

drummer

Dennis Wilson

Dennis Wilson

drummer

David Marks

David Marks

guitarist

Bruce Johnston

Bruce Johnston

bassist

The Beach Boys by Type

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Featured

Thumbnail for VAN HALEN Demo Tape 1976   " Somebody get me a Doctor " by David Lee Roth, Magic!, The Sound, R.E.M., The Beach Boys, The Band, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Jackson, Billy Sheehan, Michael Anthony, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Cher3:55

VAN HALEN Demo Tape 1976 " Somebody get me a Doctor "

David Lee Roth, Magic!, The Sound, R.E.M., The Beach Boys, The Band, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Jackson, Billy Sheehan, Michael Anthony, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Cher

1970sSoloBackstage
Thumbnail for Robert Pollard "God Only Knows" @ Canal Street Tavern, Dayton, OH 7-9-2010 by The Beach Boys, Y&T3:22

Robert Pollard "God Only Knows" @ Canal Street Tavern, Dayton, OH 7-9-2010

The Beach Boys, Y&T

2010sRareLive

Rare26 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Robert Pollard "God Only Knows" @ Canal Street Tavern, Dayton, OH 7-9-2010 by The Beach Boys, Y&T3:22

    Robert Pollard "God Only Knows" @ Canal Street Tavern, Dayton, OH 7-9-2010

    The Beach Boys, Y&T

    2010sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for Grant-Lee Phillips on Gilmore Girls by Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, The Beach Boys, Cat Stevens, Phillip Phillips, soo8:19

    Grant-Lee Phillips on Gilmore Girls

    Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, The Beach Boys, Cat Stevens, Phillip Phillips, soo

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for The Crystals - He's A Rebel by R.E.M., L.A.B., The Beach Boys, The Band, The Ronettes, soo, The Crystals2:01

    The Crystals - He's A Rebel

    R.E.M., L.A.B., The Beach Boys, The Band, The Ronettes, soo, The Crystals

    1960sRare
  • Thumbnail for The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron by R.E.M., L.A.B., The Beach Boys, The Band, The Ronettes, soo, The Crystals2:08

    The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron

    R.E.M., L.A.B., The Beach Boys, The Band, The Ronettes, soo, The Crystals

    1960sRare

TV Appearance7 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Olivia Newton-John, ABBA, and Andy Gibb - informal chat and jam session by Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Jam session, ABBA, Olivia Newton-John8:42

    Olivia Newton-John, ABBA, and Andy Gibb - informal chat and jam session

    Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Jam session, ABBA, Olivia Newton-John

    1970sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers - Fortunate Fellow (1957) by Head, Sine, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Beach Boys, The Neighbourhood, Diana Ross, Earth, Wind & Fire, Youth, Y&T1:56

    Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers - Fortunate Fellow (1957)

    Head, Sine, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Beach Boys, The Neighbourhood, Diana Ross, Earth, Wind & Fire, Youth, Y&T

    1950sTV AppearanceTour
  • Thumbnail for Brian Wilson • The Beach Boys • “In My Room” • 1964 by Mike Love, The Beach Boys, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Cher0:56

    Brian Wilson • The Beach Boys • “In My Room” • 1964

    Mike Love, The Beach Boys, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Cher

    1960sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for The Beach Boys • “In My Room” • 1964 [Reelin' In The Years Archive] by Mike Love, The Beach Boys, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Ian Wilson, Cher2:28

    The Beach Boys • “In My Room” • 1964 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

    Mike Love, The Beach Boys, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Ian Wilson, Cher

    1960sTV AppearanceRare

Solo5 clips

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  • Thumbnail for VAN HALEN Demo Tape 1976   " Somebody get me a Doctor " by David Lee Roth, Magic!, The Sound, R.E.M., The Beach Boys, The Band, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Jackson, Billy Sheehan, Michael Anthony, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Cher3:55

    VAN HALEN Demo Tape 1976 " Somebody get me a Doctor "

    David Lee Roth, Magic!, The Sound, R.E.M., The Beach Boys, The Band, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Jackson, Billy Sheehan, Michael Anthony, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Cher

    1970sSoloBackstage
  • Thumbnail for BJ Thomas on the Marie Osmond Show by L.A.B., Head, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, Marie Osmond, The Fray, George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Keb' Mo', Travis, Viktor Krauss, Bryan Sutton, Willie Nelson, Songwriter, Ed Nash, Vince Gill22:43

    BJ Thomas on the Marie Osmond Show

    L.A.B., Head, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, Marie Osmond, The Fray, George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Keb' Mo', Travis, Viktor Krauss, Bryan Sutton, Willie Nelson, Songwriter, Ed Nash, Vince Gill

    1970sSoloAcoustic
  • Thumbnail for Beach Boys Salt Lake City Take 2 Outtake by Mike Love, The Beach Boys, Leon Russell, Roy C, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Y&T0:55

    Beach Boys Salt Lake City Take 2 Outtake

    Mike Love, The Beach Boys, Leon Russell, Roy C, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Y&T

    1960sSoloAcoustic
  • Thumbnail for Inside Jellyfish's 'Spilt Milk' with Roger Joseph Manning Jr. - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro by Paramore, Jason Falkner, The Beach Boys, The Band, Ringo Starr, Ween, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Songwriter, Roger Manning1:34:59

    Inside Jellyfish's 'Spilt Milk' with Roger Joseph Manning Jr. - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

    Paramore, Jason Falkner, The Beach Boys, The Band, Ringo Starr, Ween, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Songwriter, Roger Manning

    1980sSoloStudio

Interview3 clips

  • Thumbnail for The Sugar Hold - The First Interview | Live on Our Band Show by Jesse Winchester, L.A.B., The Beach Boys, The Clash, Live (band)11:22

    The Sugar Hold - The First Interview | Live on Our Band Show

    Jesse Winchester, L.A.B., The Beach Boys, The Clash, Live (band)

    2020sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for Brian Wilson - interview segment circa 1998 by The Beach Boys, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Songwriter0:54

    Brian Wilson - interview segment circa 1998

    The Beach Boys, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Songwriter

    1990sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for The Who: The Tragic Death of Keith Moon by The D.O.C., R.E.M., The Beach Boys, NME, The Who, Keith Moon, Pete Townshend, Sting11:58

    The Who: The Tragic Death of Keith Moon

    The D.O.C., R.E.M., The Beach Boys, NME, The Who, Keith Moon, Pete Townshend, Sting

    1970sInterviewDrum Lesson

Studio3 clips

  • Thumbnail for Good Vibrations: The Lost Studio Footage (HQ) by The Beach Boys4:20

    Good Vibrations: The Lost Studio Footage (HQ)

    The Beach Boys

    2010sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for The Beach Boys - God only knows (1966) fully restored video by The Beach Boys2:47

    The Beach Boys - God only knows (1966) fully restored video

    The Beach Boys

    1950sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for Good Vibrations the Lost Studio Footage by The D.O.C., The Beach Boys4:20

    Good Vibrations the Lost Studio Footage

    The D.O.C., The Beach Boys

    StudioRare

More Clips4 clips

  • Thumbnail for "Western Justice" - First ever live performance of this Jack Rieley song.    Jaye Muller, 2003 USA by The Beach Boys, The Band, Ride, Music industry, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mark Gardener5:51

    "Western Justice" - First ever live performance of this Jack Rieley song. Jaye Muller, 2003 USA

    The Beach Boys, The Band, Ride, Music industry, Ian Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mark Gardener

    2000sRehearsalRare
  • Thumbnail for The Bootleg Beach Boys Long Promo video part 1 by Mike Love, The Beach Boys, The Band, Ween, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Ian Wilson, The La's, The Last Waltz6:52

    The Bootleg Beach Boys Long Promo video part 1

    Mike Love, The Beach Boys, The Band, Ween, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Ian Wilson, The La's, The Last Waltz

    AcousticRare
  • Thumbnail for Keith Moon "The Who" Has Great Ability, But Must Guard Against a Tendency To Show Off by The Beach Boys, Rhythm and blues, Prince, Roger Daltrey, The Who, Keith Moon6:54

    Keith Moon "The Who" Has Great Ability, But Must Guard Against a Tendency To Show Off

    The Beach Boys, Rhythm and blues, Prince, Roger Daltrey, The Who, Keith Moon

    1960sLessonStudio
  • Thumbnail for The Beach Boys - Brian Wilson imitates Mike Love by The Beach Boys0:27

    The Beach Boys - Brian Wilson imitates Mike Love

    The Beach Boys

    1990sDocumentaryRare

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