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Al Jardine, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has unearthed a new song titled “Wish.”

The track was written by Jardine in the early 1990s alongside his songwriting partner, Larry Dvoskin. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Jardine described “Wish” as an ode to the Wilson brothers and his Beach Boys bandmates, Brian and Dennis. “It just dawned on me how much I missed them,” Jardine said about writing the track. “Dennis, of course, had passed, and Brian was pretty much out of the action. I felt very emotional.”

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Jardine had left “Wish” in the vault for nearly 30 years, but decided to record it with Dvoskin back in May. “It’s a good message because right now we’re all wishing that things were the way they used to be, especially at our age,” Jardine said, “because our memories are wonderful, our musical memories are intact,...

A little over 30 years ago, Al Jardine looked out onto the Pacific Ocean near his home in Big Sur, California, and thought back to his carefree youth with Brian and Dennis Wilson. “It just dawned on me how much I missed them,” Jardine says, who was actively touring in the Beach Boys with Mike Love and Carl Wilson at this time. “Dennis, of course, had passed, and Brian was pretty much out of the action. I felt very emotional.”

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The Beach Boys emerged from Southern California with an infectious sound that perfectly captured carefree summers by the shore. Starting in the early 1960s, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson created vocal harmonies and surf rock anthems that evoked imagery of the sun, sand, and freedom. Their music became inextricably linked to hot days, cool ocean waves, and memories of youth. Over a career spanning three decades, the band brewed hits like “Surfin’ USA,” “Good Vibrations,” and “Kokomo,” cementing their status as ambassadors of California culture and pioneers of the pop genre.

Now, a new documentary directs its lens on the legendary group’s history. Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” charts the band’s rise from a garage venture to worldwide superstardom. It explores the creative genius of Brian Wilson, volatile family dynamics, and internal struggles that both inspired artistic...

California – Circa 1964: Rock and roll band “The Beach Boys” perform onstage in circa 1964 in California. (L-r) Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) More than 60 years after the band got started, The Beach Boys soldier on as America’s longest-lasting pop music institution. Between now and the 4th of July alone, The Beach Boys have many performances scheduled! Of course, the shows feature a set list drawn from a repertoire that includes four No.. 1 singles, 15 Top 10 smashes, and 35 Top 40 hits. All of those hits and all of that history are covered in the new documentary film, The Beach Boys, which will certainly help fill some seats at this summer’s concerts. Singer Mike Love is still with the band after 63 years — he’s performed on every album and every tour the band’s ever done — and we asked him...

The new Disney+ documentary “The Beach Boys” is one in a long line of both documentary and narrative features focusing on The Beach Boys and their associates, many of which have focused on the troubled genius at the band’s center, Brian Wilson. What sets “The Beach Boys” apart is the attention given to the band as a whole; while Brian’s contribution is respectfully acknowledged and explored, his brothers Dennis and Carl get equal time — along with other band members like Mike Love, Al Jardine, and the guest players who rotated in and out of the band. There’s also a rich sense of context in terms of what The Beach Boys meant to their era and to the musicians who came afterward, thanks to a wealth of carefully selected archival footage and contemporary interviews with musicians like Janelle Monae and One Republic’s Ryan Tedder.

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Los Angeles – Circa 1964: Rock and roll band “The Beach Boys” pose for a portrait with 2 Honda Mo-peds in circa 1964 in Los Angeles, California. (L-r) Al Jardine, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Via Disney+ From California’s sun-soaked shores to global acclaim, The Beach Boys infectious melodies have transcended generations. Now, acclaimed producer and filmmaker Frank Marshall (The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart) takes us on an intimate journey through their meteoric rise. The Beach Boys a documentary showcases the lasting impact of the band. It offers viewers a perspective, with footage, honest discussions featuring Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and more and a behind the scenes look at how their timeless classics came to be. But what is it about their sound that continues to resonate so deeply after more than six decades? Marshall,...

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This documentary follows the group’s family beginnings as their songs epitomizing the California dream drive their rising fame. It features never-before-seen footage and interviews with resident Beach Boys erratic genius Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston and includes input from Janelle Monáe, Lindsey Buckingham, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. The Beach Boys was directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe.

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On Jan. 25, 1985, a group of music icons got together to create the renowned pop song “We Are the World.” This film, directed by Bao Nguyen, features new interviews with many of the artists involved in the making of the song, including Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis, Dionne Warwick and Cyndi Lauper. The anthem was written by Richie and Michael Jackson for African famine relief and also features Kenny Rogers,...

There’s a moment in The Beach Boys, the new documentary about the pioneers of California pop music streaming now on Disney+, in which rock historian and USC professor Josh Kun raises a question that has haunted the band throughout the bulk of its career: “Who are we as artists?”

In the beginning, the core Beach Boys — brothers Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, and Carl Wilson, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine — were a vocal group selling a fantasy about Southern California culture, one where the sun always shined, the girls all wore bikinis,...

If Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer on most Americans’ calendars, then it makes sense that the real tentpole kicking off tent season for a lot of people is not “Furiosa” or “Garfield” but “The Beach Boys,” a streaming documentary devoted to the least wintery group of all time.

The Disney+ film, co-directed by music-doc stalwarts Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, focuses on the first decade and a half, in the 1960s and ’70s, of the career of the rock band that still might rightfully be considered America’s greatest all-time group. It starts with their unusual, pre-Beatles melding of complex Four Freshmen harmonies with surf music and themes; continues on through the ground-breaking work of the “Pet Sounds” era that led to a friendly rivalry with the Beatles; covers the complicated years when musical architect Brian Wilson physically and psychologically retreated, leaving the group to seek...

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for The Beach Boys,” the latest rock documentary on the most famous California band of the 1960s, featuring insights from Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Al Jardine. Currently streaming on Disney+ since May 24th.

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The core of The Beach Boys were the Wilson brothers … vocalist/guitarist Carl, drummer Dennis and composer Brian, they were joined initially by cousin Mike Love and high school buddy Al Jardine. They caught a wave from 1962 and the next couple of years … combining the tight harmonies of the folk groups with the symphonic guitar sounds of the surf bands, The Beach Boys were on their way with their California Sound on hits like Surfin’ Safari, Surfer Girl, Surfing USA and later Fun Fun Fun and I Get Around … ten Top 10 singles up to 1964. When Brian wanted a new direction, which eventually...

The Beach Boys are back.

The seminal American band, responsible for such tunes classics as “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Good Vibrations,” originally consisting of brother Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, are getting the feature-length rock doc treatment. And with good reason – the story of The Beach Boys, a band known for their sunny disposition, is fraught with tragedy, disloyalty and acrimony. But all of that pain went into their music, creating something simultaneously euphoric and melancholy. And it will all make for a very juicy documentary – just in time for summer!

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“The Beach Boys” premiered Friday, May 24. Just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off to summer.

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California – Circa 1964: Rock and roll band “The Beach Boys” perform onstage in circa 1964 in California. (L-r) Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Via Disney+ The iconic sounds of The Beach Boys are back in the spotlight with a brand-new documentary now streaming on Disney+. Directed by acclaimed producer and filmmaker Frank Marshall (the director behind The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart), The Beach Boys is a treasure trove of never-before-seen footage, behind-the-scenes revelations, and candid interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, and other music legends. Spanning over six decades of music history, The Beach Boys’ legacy is undeniable. But with countless hit songs, iconic albums, and a whirlwind of both public and private events, one might wonder what moment stands out most in the band’s memory. Lead...

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“The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the iconic band, is now streaming Disney+.

The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”

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“The Beach Boys” includes never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar are also participating, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be heard from in archival interviews.

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Summer is coming, and for many that means it’s time to head to the beach and relax. The Beach Boys are still an essential part of many summer beach trips, thanks to a legacy of beach rock hits that has stood the test of time. On Friday, May 24, fans can get an intimate look at the band on Disney+ in the new documentary “The Beach Boys,” thanks to never-before-seen footage and interviews with the band and their families. You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.

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For more than 60 years, The Beach Boys’ uniquely harmonious sound has infused fans with the California spirit that the group is synonymous with.

Kicking off the start of Summer with the big Memorial Day weekend, a new documentary poses the question: What’s the “go-to” music for this season? Well, for the past 63 years, it’s been these pop icons out of Hawthorne, California, of course. Their signature songs invoke memories of ocean waves hitting the sand as eager athletes run through the foam with their trusty boards. Interestingly only one member of the original band surfed, though when watching a blonde adonis catching a “tasty wave”, you automatically, in your head, recall the sweet infectious harmonies of The Beach Boys.

After opening with glorious footage of an electric 1975 outdoor concert (naturally in the bright Summer sun), the doc springs back 15 or so years to the modest suburban home on 119th Street when the eldest Wilson brother Brian became fascinated by the careful vocal craftsmanship of the Four Freshmen along with other musical acts.

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With the June 13 start of Emmy nominations voting just three weeks away, the race is beginning to come into focus.

The drama series competition, which was looking incredibly bleak (with only one past nominee even eligible for a nomination this season, Netflix’s The Crown), is suddenly getting exciting. FX announced that Shōgun, which was expected to be a one-off limited series, will, in fact, be getting additional seasons, making it a drama series — and the new frontrunner for that prize and several related categories. But Amazon, far from conceding the category, is making a big push for its breakout rookie show, Fallout, which has amassed a sizable fanbase and overtaken Mr. and Mrs. Smith on the streamer’s list of priorities. (On Tuesday, they called in the big guns by having showrunner Jonathan Nolan interviewed by his big brother Christopher in front of a massive crowd of voters.

Brian Wilson‘s daughters shared an update on their father at the premiere of the new Disney+ Beach Boys documentary on Tuesday night (May 21). Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the event at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson opened up about their dad’s health following his diagnosis with a neurocognitive disorder and being placed under a court conservatorship earlier this year. “He is doing great! He is doing great. Everyday he is in physical therapy. I’m cooking for him, he’s spending a lot of time with his children now, his family,” Carnie said. “I’m so happy he’s here tonight.” Brian appeared in a wheelchair at the red carpet event and was reunited with his Beach Boys bandmates David Marks, Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, Mike Love, and Bruce Johnston. He appeared to be in good spirits as he posed for photographers. “I...

The Beach Boys will be bringing a very special guest along for several dates of their upcoming “Endless Summer Gold Tour”: John Stamos.

A mainstay in The Beach Boys’ lore since the mid ’80s, Stamos has appeared on multiple tours with the California band, right up to an appearance at Stagecoach Festival alongside The Beach Boys last month. The Beach Boys’ 2024 “Endless Summer Gold Tour” celebrates the 50th anniversary of their album Endless Summer, and will feature Stamos on a handful of dates on the East Coast, the Midwest, and California.

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The tour resumes this Friday, May 24th in Connecticut, and runs through the entire summer. Stamos will join the band from May 30th to June 20th, July 5th-7th, and August 30th-September 1st. The tour concludes on September 28th with an appearance at Ocean City, New Jersey’s Oceans Calling Festival, as...

The Beach Boys Endless Summer: An Exclusive Vegas Engagement takes over The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this September, and SiriusXM listeners can get early access to tickets in a special presale.

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About The Beach Boys

Founded in Hawthorne, CA, in 1961, The Beach Boys were originally comprised of the three teenaged Wilson brothers — Brian, Carl, and Dennis — with their cousin, Mike Love, and school friend, Al Jardine. The band signed with Capitol Records in July 1962 and released their first album,...

Calling all fans of sun, surf, and iconic rock harmonies! A brand-new documentary series about the legendary California band, The Beach Boys, is hitting streaming soon.

This highly anticipated docuseries is directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny. It promises to take viewers on an intimate journey through the band’s remarkable career. Keep reading for all the details, including release date and where to watch.

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The Beach Boys got their start 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. Their signature harmonies and songs about California life captured the spirit of a generation and helped shape the sound of American popular music.

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“The Beach Boys” is a new documentary feature, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, showcasing the American band that has sold over 100 million records, streaming May 24, 2024 on Disney+:

Formed in 1961, ‘The Beach Boys” are known for hit tracks including “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surf’s Up,” “In My Room,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Caroline, No,” “California Girls,” and a whole lot more.

The doc delves into the band’s humble beginnings…

….with never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members…

…including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.

Interviews include Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.

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The Beach Boys hold a “family reunion” at the same spot where their Surfin’ Safari was photographed in this exclusive clip from the upcoming Disney+ documentary about the trailblazing group.

In The Beach Boys clip from 2023 — and premiering on the 58th anniversary of the release of Pet Sounds — director Frank Marshall gathers the group’s Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine at California’s Paradise Cover, where the cover of their 1962 debut album was captured; Marshall even conjured up the original surfboard featured on the cover.

“The fact that...

Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel returns for a limited time to celebrate the new Disney+ documentary on the iconic band. Hear sun-drenched songs from The Beach Boys’ decades-spanning career, exclusive stories from band members, a fan-voted countdown, and more.

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Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel is available on satellite channel 79 and streaming on the SiriusXM app from May 8 through June 4.

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Featuring songs from every phase of their 60-year career, Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel brings The Beach Boys’ iconic sounds from the California coastline into your homes and cars.

As the most complete and comprehensive audio collection from one of America’s most-beloved bands, the channel plays The Beach Boys’ early songs about surf, sand, girls, and cars, to...

From “Star Wars” to The Beatles and The Beach Boys, everything old is new again this month at Disney+! The streamer is feeling nostalgic and is getting ready for several major premieres this May, including the remaster of the infamous 1969 Beatles documentary “Let It Be” and the premieres of new documentaries on The Beach Boys and visionary Jim Henson.

Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.

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The Beach Boys‘ Mike Love is sometimes seen as a critical member of his band, but some fans and critics feel his talents are minimal compared to another Beach Boy. Notably, Love said he wrote most of The Beach Boys’ first song. That song clearly paved the way for many other Beach Boys songs about the same topic.

Mike Love explained the origin of the hook from The Beach Boys’ 1st song

During a 2020 interview with American Songwriter, Love was asked to name his favorite memory from The Beach Boys’ early days. “The most dominant memory would be when we did our first recording, ‘Surfin’,'” he said. “We had gone to a producer in Hollywood at the suggestion of my Uncle Murry, and we sang a song or two but they wanted something a little different than just a guy singing some song that preexisted.

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The story of iconic band The Beach Boys is being told in a new feature length documentary for Disney+, here’s the trailer.

The Beach Boys have released some of the most iconic songs in the history of popular music, with the 1966 Pet Sounds album breaking new ground in music production.

The life of singer and songwriter Brian Wilson was previously dramatised in Bill Pohland’s terrific 2016 drama Love and Mercy, which saw Paul Dano and John Cusack share the lead role. Wilson’s life was further explored in documentaries like 1995 film Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times and 2021 film Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road.

The Beach Boys is a feature length documentary which will explore the history of the band. The synopsis reads as follows:

The Beach Boys movie is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound...

“The Beach Boys” is a new documentary feature, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, showcasing the American band that has sold over 100 million records, streaming May 24, 2024 on Disney+:

Formed in 1961, ‘The Beach Boys” are known for hit tracks including “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surf’s Up,” “In My Room,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Caroline, No,” “California Girls,” and a whole lot more.

The doc delves into the band’s humble beginnings…

….with never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members…

…including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.

Interviews include Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.

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Disney+ has debuted the trailer for the documentary on the iconic group ‘The Beach Boys’.

The doc is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.

It traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.

Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.

Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe. The film is produced by Frank Marshall, Irving Azoff, Nicholas Ferrall, Jeanne Elfant Festa,...

Photo Credit: Disney+ Hey there, music lovers! Get ready for a rad new documentary, The Beach Boys, dropping on Disney+ on May 24, 2024. Dig into the untold story of the band whose infectious melodies and California spirit made them icons. Imagine this: never-before-seen clips, behind-the-scenes secrets, and brand-new chats with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, and other music heavyweights like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, and Don Was. This film digs deep into their rise from family band to global superstars. Brian Wilson says this tells it like it was: “This documentary totally captures the feeling, man. The music, the brotherhood, the wild times… and those sweet, sweet harmonies.”

Need more? The official soundtrack drops the same day! Plus, score the limited edition blue and white marble vinyl of Shut Down, Vol. 2 and their brand-new official book. This is a can’t-miss celebration of a band that...

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The harmonies, the rivalries, the innovations, and, of course, the surfing all get their due in the new trailer the upcoming documentary on the Beach Boys, premiering May 24 on Disney+.

The new clip hits many of the major defining beats of the Beach Boys story: The band’s deep family lore, the way they embodied and helped create the 20th century California dream, the creative competitiveness with the Beatles,...

Get ready for some fun, fun, fun! Disney+ has released the trailer for its “The Beach Boys” documentary, which is set to stream on the platform May 24.

The trailer features clips from interviews with original band members, rock and roll historian Josh Kun, music star Janelle Monáe and more. The film is a celebration of the band that encapsulated the California dream in their revolutionary pop music. It features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston and other artists including Lindsey Buckingham, Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Viewers will also hear from former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be featured in archival interviews.

“I’m super happy with the way the documentary turned out, they did an amazing job,” Wilson said in a statement. “It really brought me...

Pick up these “Good Vibrations,” Beach Boys fans: A brand-new documentary on the iconic California rock band is hitting Disney+ Friday, May 24, and the new trailer released Tuesday previews all the “fun, fun, fun” coming our way.

The film, which is simply titled The Beach Boys, celebrates the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and captivated fans with its harmonious sounds. “The documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business including Lindsey Buckingham,...

Disney+ has revealed the official trailer and key art for The Beach Boys, an all-new documentary that will begin streaming on May 24, 2024.

The Beach Boys is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.

The documentary traces the band’s humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.

Disney+ viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.

The Beach Boys is a Kennedy/Marshall and White Horse Pictures Production directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny...

A new documentary about The Beach Boys will premiere Disney+ on May 24th, 2024. Update: Watch the newly revealed trailer below.

Simply titled The Beach Boys, the documentary will follow the rise and run of the legendary California pop group, featuring “never-before-seen footage” plus all-new interviews with surviving Beach Boys members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston, plus Blondie Chaplin.

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The film also promises interview with notable Beach Boys fans, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was, among others. Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny directed the project.

Alongside the documentary’s release, The Beach Boys will unveil its corresponding soundtrack on May 24th. What’s more, on March 29th, the band will share a reissue of their 1964 album Shut Down, Vol. 2 on digital and physical formats, including a limited edition blue and white marble vinyl.

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A new documentary about The Beach Boys will premiere Disney+ on May 24th, 2024. Update: Watch the newly revealed trailer below.

Simply titled The Beach Boys, the documentary will follow the rise and run of the legendary California pop group, featuring “never-before-seen footage” plus all-new interviews with surviving Beach Boys members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston, plus Blondie Chaplin.

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The film also promises interview with notable Beach Boys fans, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was, among others. Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny directed the project.

Alongside the documentary’s release, The Beach Boys will unveil its corresponding soundtrack on May 24th. What’s more, on March 29th, the band will share a reissue of their 1964 album Shut Down, Vol. 2 on digital and physical formats, including a limited edition blue and white marble vinyl.

A new...

California – Circa 1964: Rock and roll band “The Beach Boys” perform onstage in circa 1964 in California. (L-r) Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Attention all Beach Boys fans! A new documentary, The Beach Boys, is here. Available on May 24, 2024, on Disney+. Dive into the biographical story of the band that was the hallmark of California sound. The documentary includes an exclusively obtained footage, newly created interviews with the band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston. Also, you will watch some other stars of music culture, as well as the group’s friends, such as Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was. Hear from Carl and Dennis Wilson themselves, insights from Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar. That’s not all! The soundtrack officially releases on May 24. Also, March 29 – buy the limited edition Shut Down,...

“Doctor Who” Debuts New Trailer

Allons-y, Whovians! As promised, Disney+ wrapped up last week with the first official trailer for the upcoming new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor.

In wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey fashion, the long-running sci-fi series will start back at Series 1 for its new era, which will see the Fifteenth Doctor and companion Ruby Sunday (played by Millie Gibson) travel across time and space, from Regency-era England to war-torn future worlds.

Watch the trailer for “Doctor Who” below:

The new season, will for the first time, be streamed on both iPlayer and BBC in the United Kingdom and on Disney+ in the United States and internationally with the first two episodes will premiere on Friday, May 10, in the U.S. following a replay of the Christmas special “The Church on Ruby Road” special at 7 p.m. Et before the season premiere.

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Disney announced on Tuesday that its new documentary The Beach Boys, on the iconic California band of the same name, will begin streaming on Disney+ on May 24.

Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, the film is described as a celebration of the band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations to come. The documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.

Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.

Founded in Hawthorne, California in 1961, The...

A new Beach Boys documentary featuring a plethora of previously unreleased footage, plus new interviews with the band, will arrive on Disney+ on May 24.

Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, The Beach Boys will chronicle the California outfit’s singular sound and career as they evolved from a family band to one of pop and rock’s most revolutionary acts. Members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston all sat for new interviews for the film, as did Blondie Chaplin, who was part of the...

Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their complete stories, giving an up-close look at life on music’s A list. This edition features multi-instrumentalist Probyn Gregory.

Three and a half decades ago, when the Beach Boys were America’s favorite cheeseball uncles thanks to “Kokomo” and appearances...

The Beach Boys will tell their story in their own words in the first-ever official book from the surf-rock legends.

The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys compiles exclusive interviews from band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston — as well as archival text from late members Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson — to form the autobiography, which spans the beginnings of the band and signing their Capitol Records contract up through their famed 1980 Independence Day concert at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

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Never one to pass up the opportunity to “own the libs,” The Beach Boys’ Mike Love made a clunky attempt to joke about the conservative boycott of Bud Light during a recent concert (via Reddit). Before going into “Surfer Girl,” the avid Trump supporter sarcastically told the crowd that he was apprehensive about doing the song because it’s “gender specific.”

“This song I’m a little concerned about doing on account… it’s gender specific,” Love said. “I hope there’s nobody from Budweiser here or the FBI. Sorry, I apologize in advance for anything I may say or do. It’s a family tradition. This is dedicated to all of the ladies.” Watch the fan-shot footage below.

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New to the charts and landing at No. 3 in the latest Wrap Report is Netflix’s new comedy-drama “Beef,” which more than one million U.S. households watched during its first four days of streaming. Millennials and Gen Z audiences helped drive viewer interest, overindexing by the largest margin of any age group based on viewership of the premiere. The subsequent two episodes of the miniseries followed suit at No. 4 and No. 7 on the charts, with the premiere episode driving audiences to continue watching.

Featuring a predominantly Asian-American cast, with Ali Wong and Steven Yeun in leading roles, “Beef” generated strong viewership with Asian households overindexing by double digits (13%) compared to the national average for the week of April 5-11. Supporting actors Young Mazino, Joseph Lee, David Choe, Patti Yasutake and “Emily in Paris” star Ashley Park also contributed to the diverse “Beef” cast with Asian representation.

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CBS celebrated the career of one of the greatest bands of all time with a three-hour celebration of the Beach Boys that saw tribute performances from a range of artists such as Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Charlie Puth, Little Big Town, Michael McDonald, Brandi Carlile, and more. Just like previous Grammy salutes to Paul Simon, The Beatles, and Stevie Wonder, the A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys special featured contemporary artists recreating some of the honorees’ most famous tracks. The show saw several different genre artists come together to celebrate the timeless classics of the Beach Boys, with songs like “Good Vibrations,” “God Only Knows,” and ” Wouldn’t It Be Nice” being showcased to commemorate their influence on pop culture. Attended by band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks, these are the top 7 performances from CBS’ A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys.

In honor of the Beach Boys’ 60th anniversary, and after they were named the recipients of the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, a special tribute event airs this weekend. “A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys” was pre-recorded at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles in February, and viewers have the opportunity to watch it from home now. Of course, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston were in attendance at the event. Plus, there is a jam-packed slate of performers lined up, covering the band’s biggest songs. Don’t miss out when the special event airs on Sunday, April 9 beginning at 8 p.m. You can watch CBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV, Fubo, Paramount Plus, or YouTube TV.

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CBS has announced a lineup of well-known musicians, actors and TV personalities that are coming together for the two-hour special A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys, airing Sunday, April 9 at 8/7c. Paramount+ will stream the special live and MTV will air a...

‘A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys’

The Recording Academy’s celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Beach Boys with A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys. Airing on CBS on Sunday, April 9, 2023, the special will feature performances of the band’s classic hits by artists including Charlie Puth, John Legend, Weezer, and Brandi Carlile. (Full lineup below.)

Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks, Sir Elton John, and Bruce Springsteen will also participate in the special, along with John Stamos (an occasional member of The Beach Boys), Jimmy Jam, and Drew Carey.

The Beach Boys and their So. California surfer vibe burst onto the pop music scene in the early 1960s. The band’s original lineup included brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Dennis Wilson, the only surfer in the group, passed away on December 28, 1983. Carl Wilson, the youngest brother, died of lung cancer on February 6, 1998.

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The Beach Boys were one of the biggest musical groups of the 1960s. But that doesn’t mean they completely dominated the entertainment industry. The band provided the theme song for a short-lived ’60s sitcom that few have heard of today.

The Beach Boys’ massive musical success, including dozens of hit songs and best-selling albums

The Beach Boys were formed in 1961 and were composed of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. Brian was the creative mastermind behind the group’s music, while dad Murry Wilson managed them.

The group dominated the charts in the ’60s with hit singles like “Surfin’ U.S.A,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” and “California Girls.” The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and still tour today.

The Beach Boys provided the theme song for ‘Karen,’ a one-season sitcom from the ’60s

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The Beach Boys are one of the most beloved rock acts of all time, with songs and albums popular today. The band even still tours, but not with its original lineup. In 2012, they attempted to bring some of the founding members back, which ended in controversy for the Beach Boys.

The Beach Boys’ success made a reunion tour extremely popular

The Beach Boys started performing in the ’60s and were made up of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. The group soon found worldwide success with singles like “Surfin’ U.S.A,” “Good Vibrations,” and “Help Me, Rhonda.”

As the years went on, the original group pmembers either left to pursue other things or simply lost interest in touring. So, when the group announced in 2012 that they were launching a tour with some of the group’s original members, including Brian Wilson, Jardine,...

The sound of The Beach Boys defined ’60s youth in southern California. One of the most critically acclaimed and successful bands of all time wrote songs about love, surfing, and cars. Tunes like “I Get Around”, “Surfin’ USA”, and “Fun, Fun, Fun” are classics from that era. The Beach Boys hit it big again in the ’80s with “Kokomo”.

The group also have a long and complicated history. The original band members were brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. In 1964, Brian, considered the leader of the group, had a nervous breakdown and stopped touring with them. Over time, he relinquished control of the band. In 1983, Dennis died in a drowning accident.

Through the years, new band members have come and gone, but The Beach Boys still perform in numerous capacities today. Here’s how it all affected their earnings:

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