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The Beach Boys

Origin
Hawthorne, California, United States
Genre
Rock
Formed
1961
The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band that formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Distinguished by their vocal harmonies, adolescent-oriented themes, and musical ingenuity, they are one of the most influential acts of the rock era. They drew on the music of older pop vocal groups, 1950s rock and roll, and black R&B to create their unique sound, and under Brian's direction, often incorporated classical or jazz elements and unconventional recording techniques in innovative ways. One of the first self-contained rock groups, the Beach Boys began as a garage band, managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, and with Brian as composer, arranger, producer, and de facto leader.

Origin Hawthorne, California, U.S.
Genres Rock, pop, surf, psychedelia
Years active 1961–present
Labels Candix, Capitol, Brother, Reprise, Caribou, CBS
Associated acts California Music, Kenny & the Cadets, The Flames
Members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston
Past members Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, David Marks, Ricky Fataar, Blondie Chaplin

About The Beach Boys

Group consisting of two brothers, a cousin, and a good friend. Their California sound earned 36 of their songs a spot in the US Top 40 hits. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

Achievement of The Beach Boys

Their album Pet Sounds was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.

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Latest information about The Beach Boys updated on July 28 2021.