The Beach Boys FAQ

de Jon Stebbins

A half-century after their first release, the Beach Boys continue to define California popular culture and the sunshine-infused sound that will forever be its living soundtrack. But beyond innocent harmonies touting the delights of catching waves and cruising to the drive-in, the Beach Boys are responsible for some of the most sophisticated pop/rock music ever made. Stebbins explains how the band impacted music and pop culture.