Difference between revisions of "The Beach Boys"

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The Beach Boys are a "vocal surf" whose main songwriter, Brian Wilson, began writing more sophisticated songs and developing more and more sophisticated arrangements to the point where we might claim he invented Art Pop.

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys were built around a core of the Wilson brothers, their cousin Mike Love and childhood friend Al Jardine. However they have had numerous touring musicians and session musicians throughout their career. This list of members does not deal with either of those groups.

• Lead Vocals:
  • Mike Love,
  • Brian Wilson (studio only from 1964 to 199?),
  • Carl Wilson (rarely, <1998),
  • Dennis Wilson (rarely, 1968?-1983),
  • Al Jardine (rarely, 1963?>)
• Guitars:
  • Al Jardine (<1962, 1963>)
  • Carl Wilson (<1998)
  • David Marks (1962-63, 1997-99, 2011-12)
  • Blondie Chaplin (1972-73)
  • Ricky Fataar (1972-74)
• Keyboards:
  • Brian Wilson (studio only from 1964 to 199?)
  • Carl Wilson (rarely, studio only <1998)
  • Bruce Johnston (initially live only, 1965-72, 1978>)
  • Dennis Wilson (studio only, 1972-75)
• Bass Guitar:
  • Brian Wilson (<1964)
  • Bruce Johnston (initially live only, 1965-72, 1978>)
  • Carl Wilson (rarely, studio only <1998)
  • Blondie Chaplin (1972-73)
• Drums:
  • Dennis Wilson (<1983)
  • Ricky Fataar (1972-74)
  • (Session and touring drummers from prior to Dennis Wilson's death onwards)
• Percussion: Mike Love
• Reeds: Mike Love