Formed in 1961, they gained popularity for their close vocal
harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California youth culture of surfing,
girls and cars. Brian Wilson's growing creative ambitions later
transformed them into a more artistically innovative group that earned
critical praise and influenced many later musicians. The group initially
comprised singer-musician-composer Brian Wilson, his brothers, Carl and
Dennis, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. This core
quintet, along with early member David Marks and later bandmate Bruce
Johnston, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. The
Beach Boys have often been called "America's Band" and have
had thirty-six U.S. Top 40 hits (the most of any U.S. rock band) and 56
Hot 100 hits, including four number one singles.
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