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Beach Boys Member Bruce Johnston Leaves Touring Band After 61 Years

Bruce Johnston — who has been touring and recording with the Beach Boys since 1965 — is leaving the touring lineup to focus on songwriting projects.

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Brian Wilson Dead: Beach Boys Co-Founder & Singer Was 82

Brian Wilson died June 11 at 82. Read an obituary on the iconic but troubled Beach Boys co-founder and singer who was considered a genius of rock 'n' roll.

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The Beach Boys reflect on ‘rivalry and respect’ for The Beatles

Exclusive: Beach Boys stars Mike Love and Brian Johnston, along with director Frank Marshall, reflect on fame, fortune and family ahead of a new documentary about the legendary California band

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Surf Jam (Stereo)

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupSurf Jam (Stereo) · The Beach BoysSurfin' USA℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLCReleased on: 2012-01-01Producer: Nick Ven...

The Beach Boys in their earliest days did lay down the occasional surf tunes. This was probably more most aggressive.

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How Pet Sounds Invented the Modern Pop Album

Brian Wilson’s Beach Boys masterpiece paved the way for auteurs like Kanye West and anticipated the rise of the producer.