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The Beach Boys

One of the most influential acts of the rock era, purveyors of both infectious surf music and sophisticated baroque/psychedelic pop.
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Album Highlights

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  • Today!
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  • Affection/Fondness
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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Formed

1961 in Hawthorne, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

AM Pop Early Pop/Rock Surf Contemporary Pop/Rock Sunshine Pop Psychedelic Pop Rock & Roll Psychedelic/Garage

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The Pendletones
The Pendletones

Group Members

Brian Wilson Al Jardine Mike Love Carl Wilson Dennis Wilson Bruce Johnston David Marks Blondie Chaplin Ricky Fataar
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