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The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys, an American rock band consisting of three brothers, a cousin and a friend. They began in 1961 and by the mid 60s were extremely popular and many referred to them as America’s Band. All questions about the band members, their lives, history and music can be found here.
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What musical genre are The Beach Boys?
The Beach Boys do a variety of genres including pop, surf, rock and psychedelic music.
Did the Beach Boys record Seasons in the Sun?
Yes - the song initially written in French as Le Moribund, and set to English language lyrics by Rod McKuen, and made famous in England by Terry Jacks in 1973, was only set upon as an idea after The Beach Boys decided to abandon their recording - of which a version still exists.
Well, that's either your extremely atractive, or, of course, they could see you as one of the guys. That can happen, and as long as you're not interested in any of them as more than friends it's great fun for all concerned.
Brian Wilson did not drown. That was his brother Dennis Wilson who drown. It was ironic too...as Dennis was the only one of the Beach Boys that could surf and was probably an expert swimmer. How ever he had been drinking and was diving off a friend's boat. Carl Wilson died of cancer. Brian is still alive as of June 2011. He's still touring and still recording. Mike Love and Bruce Johnston still perform as the Beach Boys, but basically they suck and need to retire. Al Jardine still perfoms as far as I know and tried to use the Beach Boys name but Mike Love threatened to sue him id he did.
What drummers have recorded with the beach boys?
Mike Fredericks sessions drummer with the beach boys in 1968/1969.
Did the beach boys ever sing the lion sleeps tonight?
A lot of people assume The Lion Sleeps Tonight song to have been sung by The Beach Boys which is incorrect. It's actually sung by The Tokens and was a big hit in 1962.
The assumption that the Beach Boys sang this song, is encouraged by a number of sites where you can download the Beach Boy's version for your phone, and get a copy of "their" lyrics. However this song is not listed in any list or album as having ever been sung by the Beach Boys.
There have been many artists that have sung this song, which was also made popular again in the movie "The Lion King".
What should a woman wear to a Beach Boys concert indoors?
Look up 1960's surfer fashion and put a 2015 spin on it.
What does MIU stand for in the beach boys album title?
The M.I.U. album, initially intended as a Christmas release, was planned to have been recorded at the Maharishi International Unviersity. However, when time came to recording, only three Beach Boys - Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Brian Wilson - joined the recording.
Sail on sail on sailor by what band?
1973, The Beach Boys, album "Holland", actual title = "Sail On, Sailor".
Why would the beach boys go in lima Ohio?
One reason might be to visit the hometown of guitarist Al Jardine, who was born in Lima on September 3, 1942.
When was Scott totten of the beach boys born?
Scott Totten, guitarist and vocalist of the modern Beach Boys line-up, was born and raised in Orange County, California.
Who played the theremin in Good Vibrations?
None of the Beach Boys played the theremin in Good Vibrations. There was no actual theremin used in "Good Vibrations." Instead, the song featured an electronic instrument that is played by sliding a little pointer back and forth across a narrow wooden enclosure; this is much easier to play than the theremin, which is played "in the air" without actually touching the instrument.
On the recording, this theremin-like instrument was played by Paul Tanner, who also played a part in its invention. He also played it on the Beach Boys' "Wild Honey" and "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times". In concert, before the Beach Boys brought backing musicians on tour with them, Mike Love played it. In later years, the job fell to one of their sidemen.
The Beach Boys are an American rock and roll band. One of the biggest music groups of all time, the Beach Boys recorded thirty-six U.S. Top 40 hits (including four #1 singles) and many best-selling albums. They have sold more singles and albums than any other American rock band and had the most Top 40 hits of any U.S. rock and roll band, with Chicago at a close second place. Performing since 1961, the Beach Boys are America's longest running continuous rock group, and are especially well known for their distinctive vocal harmonies, which Brian Wilson arranged with both jazz vocal and doo-wop influences. Unique among rock & roll groups, each member of the Beach Boys is a gifted and important lead singer.
The act first gained popularity as the musical spokesmen for surfing, girls, and cars, with many radio-friendly hit records; later, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambitions transformed them into a more artistically innovative act. In the mid-1960s he expanded on the group's recorded sound by importing Phil Spector's Wall Of Sound musicians "The Wrecking Crew" and composing/producing more album-oriented work. As a result he transformed not only the group's image and status (particularly in Europe), but developed a fresh palate of musical concepts and production techniques, the influence of which continues today. The Beach Boys are second only to their main competitors in pop music, which were the Beatles, artistically, and Motown, sales-wise.
The group is comprised of composer/arranger/producer Brian Wilson (bass/keyboards); his brothers Carl (guitar) and Dennis (drums/keyboards); their cousin Mike Love, and friends Alan Jardine (guitar), David Marks (guitar) and Bruce Johnston (keyboards/bass). By the end of the 1960s all band members were writing and producing songs for the band. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and have been called "America's Band."1
Their music falls into the categories of rock & roll, pop, psychedelic, R&B, singer-songwriter, AOR, & rock.
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beach_boys
the best band ever!!!!
What album and year was the song Pamela jean by the Beach Boys?
The song "Pamela Jean" was recorded by The Survivors, a group comprising Brian Wilson, Dave Nowlen, Bob Norberg, and Rich Alarian, released in 1964. The song was never released on a Beach Boys album.
What can a boy aged 9 make to sell to his classmates for money?
buy stuff for not much( but buy in multipacks ) and sell for quite high prices
do elastic bands!
What member of the Beach Boys did Charles Manson live with?
Dennis Wilson befriended Charles Manson, having music in common. In short order Manson and who knows how many of his 'family' had dug in at Wilson's beachfront house in Malibu. Wilson was supposed to get a record producer to listen to some of Manson's music, which he did. The producer was Terry Melcher, Doris Day's son. Melcher took a pass on Manson and his music, which infuriated Charlie and put Melcher's and Wilson's life in jeopardy.
Wilson couldn't seem to get the family out of his house so he was forced to move elsewhere. He lived looking over his shoulder until Manson was arrested for the Tate-LaBianca murders.
In a final twist to the story, Melcher owned the house on Cielo Dr. where Sharon Tate and friends were murdered on Manson's orders. Melcher had rented the property to director Roman Polanski to whom Tate was married. I doubt it was coincidence that Manson picked that house. He had been there before and knew Melcher was the owner.
What year did the Beach Boys have their final concert?
The Beach Boys had their final concert in 2012. This concert was considered the Beach Boys 50th Reunion Tour. More information can be found about the Beach Boys, their music, and band members, online at Wikipedia.
Which beach boy sang hushabye?
The Beach Boys' version of "Hushabye" was very much a group vocal, for the most part, but with solo vocal parts by Brian and Mike.
What does it mean when a boy make fun of you once in a while?
It means that he is fond of you! It means that he is fond of you!
When was the Beach Boys single Barbara Ann released?
The single "Barbara Ann" by the Beach Boys was released on the 20th of December 1965, from their album titled "Beach Boys' Party". The song was written by Fred Fassert.
Which Beach Boys album was important due to its connected thematic content?
The album was called "Smile". The songs were connected by an Americana theme and had 3 medleys. It was the next album written after "Pet Sounds" and was to be released right before The Beatles' "Sgt. Peppers" album and was thought by many to be just as influential, but was shelved in 1967 for various reasons. Brian Wilson (whom wrote the music) rerecorded the album with his band in 2004 and released it as "Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE". I highly recommend it.
