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Formed in 1961, by 3 brothers(Brian,Dennis, and Carl Wilson) , a cousin(Mike Love), and a good friend(Al Jardine), this band became known as the Beach Boys. Their first hit, was "Surfin'". Dennis came home and told his banded family and friend (they had already formed, but they didn't have any records,singles, or anything out, just had the whole "band" idea and all down) that they should write a song about surfing.

Well, they did. Mike sang lead, Brian drummed (Dennis couldn't drum yet), Carl played guitar, and Al played a double bass. That started it all. After that, they went on to have hits such as, "Surfin' USA","Help Me, Rhonda","I Get Around", "Fun,Fun,Fun,", etc. Bruce Johnston took Brian's place in touring in '65, so Brian could concentrate on the writings and productions.

Then, 1966 came around. The year when Brian would release his greatest gem, "Pet Sounds". This album would become, "The Greatest Album of All Time" according to MOJO. After Pet Sounds, a "pocket symphony", as Brain Wilson describes it, was put out, "Good Vibrations". That went to number one both here in the US and across the ocean in Europe. After that, nothing happened for awhile. As they were very popular in England, the US ws blind to their talent at the time. And they released some great albums and singles, and a couple hits, but nothing really shook the charts.

Brian was having less involement, and the group was under lots of pressure. Then, they became a real "big" touring band! Their concerts were huge successes! And their 4th of July concerts were real popular, too! The last forth of July with the original BBs was in 1983. That year, on December 28, they lost the heart of the band, drummer Dennis Wilson. Despite the loss, they had to continue, I mean they were the Beach Boys, they had been the Beach Boys their whole adult lives. They had ups and downs, disagreements within and without the band, and times when one member would leave the group or be fired temporarily, or when they thought they were going to break up, but things always worked out. They were always the Beach Boys.

So they continued.

Gave a large and great July 4, 1985 concert! Then once again, Brian was gone( except for a 25th anniversary concert in Hawaii). And in 1988, a big break happened! "Kokomo", went to number one! Once again, our boys were popular! They did many concerts throughout the '90s. Brian, although, not with the BBs, was a happy person. He had married and adopted a baby. Then in 1998 , tradegy struck again! Carl Wilson, the backbone and the angelic voice of the group was gone! Carl, himself, besides angelic vocally, was like an angel! Again, the boys went on. Brian has had solo success and adopted another baby. His most recent album, shows he has not lost his remarkable talent, and that he still has a sweet,soothing voice.

Mike continued, along with Bruce(who sometimes does concerts with Brian), and a touring band. and Al started the Beach Boys Family & Friends. So, that brings us to now. Although there may never be an actual Beach Boys again (with Mike,Bruce,Brian, and Al), they have left behind legacy already of which other bands only dream. They have a place in the history of music that not many other bands have had or will have.

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Seen the Beach Boys in person | Reviewer: Donna | 10/17/09

Wow What a concert it was these guys were awsome
my friends and I were dancing and singing and haveing a grand old time.Three yrs later my friend Jill and I had real good seat near the stage. And who was there was my biggest dream of all time John Stamos Wow what a sight to see him.
Before the concert started someone ran up on stage and the lights came on and I called Johns name I was so happy same thing happened the following yr. Wow I'll never forget the three times i seen the beach boys. Hot fun in the summer time.

wuta the point?????!!!!!! | Reviewer: grace | 3/20/09

god im soooooo bored im writing this at schooL!! I know wut your thinkin how can i do that well really i dont know ethier. lol im bored and writnig this soooo huuuh i dont know wut to write i just am ooo but love the beach boys big big fan ive been to like 5 concerts any way if you read this your going to be really bored lol

...could write great songs about anything. | Reviewer: Jeff | 3/19/09

About 20 years ago, a friend and I were listening to the BBs, and he commented that they could write and perform great songs about anything, and make it sound fantastic. How right my friend still is.

Later when living in Florida, I went into a nautically themed store, and I noticed that finally someone wasn't playing worn out Jimmy Buffett music, but instead, was playing Beach Boys' music. Although Buffett is good, he doesn't come close to the greatness of the Beach Boys.

I have never, ever felt bad when I was listening to the Beach Boys...reminds me of the days of my youth in the 60s when I lived in California, and my biggest worry was how I was going to get to the beach.

WHY!! | Reviewer: The Mad , Sad and Depressed Boy | 5/2/08

I hate school so much, i am going to go home and play basketball for five and a half hours. then i will go and watch the jazz game, and go camping and eat marshmellows all day long even when i play basketball. i love marshmellows so much that i go home somedays and for my snack i eat marshmellows with syrup on them. it is so good. anyways, i will not miss a shot today in basketball, except i will probably just shoot instead of actually play because my sternum hurts really really badly, and last night i could barely breath. i hate it when people make fun of me especially when i really really really really really really really really really really really really realy really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really reall really really really really really really like them!!! UUGGHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why do i even try at life. i think i might give up if one more thing goes wrong! just remember NIKE ok i will be good now, hopefully!!

Summer of love | Reviewer: Amanda D. Miller | 10/18/07

I enjoy Disney Girls and I love your vice very much
I saw you singing Disney Girls my favorite song I love Disney Girls?

Amanda

Still got it | Reviewer: Bill | 10/5/07

We heard the BB's this fall in NJ. A great event. If you haven't heard them in person, you should because the sound just washes over you. The harmonies are amazing. (Thank you, Brian.) Everybody sings all the way through every song (lead, harmony, counter lyrics, everybody doing something). The talent level of the new guys is very high. No compromizing there. Great "good time" music.

I was there | Reviewer: Nat | 9/7/07

I grew up in Hawthorne and met Dennis Wilson and David Marks at the beach in 63.I was a kid learning to surf,then we moved here to San Joaquin Valley that summer.I will always love those guys and my 9 yr.old son does too because I play BB's songs all the time.

Disney Girls | Reviewer: Amanda D. Miller | 9/2/07

I loved the Song Disney Girls very much And I will
In love with the Song for Bruce Johnston with the
wine you are so great boyfriends and you are my
favorite Singer and keyboard player I love you very
Much let you to Sing a Song forever/Wouldn't It Be
Nice I know you are Beach Boys I Been the fan Beach Boys Seven/Eight Years next January first 2008?
Amanda

Concert 8/15/07 | Reviewer: Bob | 8/15/07

Beach Boys still have it! Great show, 2 hours full of energy! New voices fill in great for the 'old', but they still have it too! Seen them 3 times over 30 years! Each time different but great!

beach boys | Reviewer: Mike | 8/14/07

They Are Amazing it just sucks... times now are so bad no one cares anymore,,, but i just wish i could go back and live a day in there times to go see them in concert my dad went to one he said he got so many numbers,, because more than half the room was filled with girls but they are the best band. just drugs got to them which is sad well
Later!!

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