They emerged from the 1960's surf craze and rode that wave to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The band's leader and creative force Brian Wilson transformed the band from an adolescent surf band into serious artists. Wilson was the main difference between the Beach Boys and other surf craze groups. Wilson’s experimentation and music diversity eventually led to the album, Pet Sounds. This album is still considered a masterpiece. During this period, the Beach Boys were competing with the Beatles to see who was the best band. Sgt. Peppers came out in 1967 and the pressure got to Wilson. The next album is a record of a man losing his mind. The record did include “Good Vibrations” which is considered one of the greatest songs ever written. On the other hand, it included tracks such as “Vega-Tables” and other assorted weirdness. Wilson went to bed and did not return for several years. The band carried on without Brian, but their main creative force was gone. They continued to tour without him. In the late 80's, they scored their first #1 in 22 years with “Kokomo.” In 2006, they celebrated the 40th anniversary of Pet Sounds. At the event, Brian Wilson hinted the original surviving lineup (Carl and Dennis Wilson died in 1998 and 1983) might reunite.
Rock n Roll Moment: When Brian Wilson heard The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life”, he had a complete breakdown and spent 3 years in his bed. BNL later wrote a song about it.
Essential Beach Boys:
All Summer Long (1964)
The Beach Boys Today! (1965)
Pet Sounds (1966)
Smiley Smile (1967)
Beach Boys’ Top 10:
Surfin’ Safari
Surfin’ USA
Surfer Girl
Little Deuce Coup
I Get Around
Help Me, Rhonda
Wouldn’t It Be Nice
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations
Fun, Fun, Fun
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