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The Beach Boys consisted of 3 brothers- Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson- cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. The Californian group formed in 1961. Decades later, they are still highly regarded for their complex harmonies and Brian Wilson's visionary musical ideas.
The quintet issued a single entitled "Surfin'" in 1961, billed as The Pendletones. It piqued the interest of Capitol Records. The label signed them up and renamed the group The Beach Boys.
Debut album 'Surfin' Safari' was released in 1962. Its title track peaked at #14 in the U.S.A. They released albums in quick succession, as Brian increasingly played a larger role as producer. "Surfin' USA" became the 1st of 3 Top 10 hits for the band in 1963. The following year, The Beach Boys scored its first #1 with "I Get Around".
Brian chose to concentrate on production and ceased touring with the group. "Help Me Rhonda" became a 2nd #1. The Beach Boys then raised the bar on some of the band's masterpieces: "California Girls", "Wouldn't It Be Nice" "Heroes And Villains", "God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations". The latter gave the group its 3rd #1 single.
Spurred on by The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' album, Brian helmed his group's magnum opus, 'Pet Sounds'. His obsessive tendencies and use of LSD increased tensions with the other group members. This affected the quality of the songs and the band struggled to maintain ts chart winning streak.
As The Beach Boys moved into the 1970s, the material proved to be inconsistent. There were however, promising moments such as the 'Sunflower' LP in 1970.
During a recording hiatus which saw the band focus on touring, Capitol released the 'Endless Summer' compilation album. The group had only had 1 previous #1 album, 'Beach Boys Concert' in 1964. The 1974 'best of' double album became its 2nd chart topper. This success re-invigorated the group. New material followed.
As the 1980s dawned, the group's future was in doubt as a divide expanded between the brothers and Love. Carl and Dennis both released solo albums and quit The Beach Boys. Brian was ejected from the band in 1982.
Dennis drowned in 1983 and the tragedy re-united the group. The best result was "Kokomo" from the 'Cocktail' film soundtrack, which reached #1 in America and Australia during 1988.
During this period, Brian was under the dubious influence of Dr Eugene Landy. The group continued touring. In 1998, Carl died of cancer. There were now 3 'Beach Boys' acts on tour: Brian's solo band, Love's official group and Jardine's Beach Boys Family.
Re-unions and litigation dominated the first decade of the new century. In 2012, an album of all new Beach Boys songs produced by Brian was issued. 'That's Why God Made the Radio' reached #3 on the US Album Chart.
The quintet issued a single entitled "Surfin'" in 1961, billed as The Pendletones. It piqued the interest of Capitol Records. The label signed them up and renamed the group The Beach Boys.
Debut album 'Surfin' Safari' was released in 1962. Its title track peaked at #14 in the U.S.A. They released albums in quick succession, as Brian increasingly played a larger role as producer. "Surfin' USA" became the 1st of 3 Top 10 hits for the band in 1963. The following year, The Beach Boys scored its first #1 with "I Get Around".
Brian chose to concentrate on production and ceased touring with the group. "Help Me Rhonda" became a 2nd #1. The Beach Boys then raised the bar on some of the band's masterpieces: "California Girls", "Wouldn't It Be Nice" "Heroes And Villains", "God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations". The latter gave the group its 3rd #1 single.
Spurred on by The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' album, Brian helmed his group's magnum opus, 'Pet Sounds'. His obsessive tendencies and use of LSD increased tensions with the other group members. This affected the quality of the songs and the band struggled to maintain ts chart winning streak.
As The Beach Boys moved into the 1970s, the material proved to be inconsistent. There were however, promising moments such as the 'Sunflower' LP in 1970.
During a recording hiatus which saw the band focus on touring, Capitol released the 'Endless Summer' compilation album. The group had only had 1 previous #1 album, 'Beach Boys Concert' in 1964. The 1974 'best of' double album became its 2nd chart topper. This success re-invigorated the group. New material followed.
As the 1980s dawned, the group's future was in doubt as a divide expanded between the brothers and Love. Carl and Dennis both released solo albums and quit The Beach Boys. Brian was ejected from the band in 1982.
Dennis drowned in 1983 and the tragedy re-united the group. The best result was "Kokomo" from the 'Cocktail' film soundtrack, which reached #1 in America and Australia during 1988.
During this period, Brian was under the dubious influence of Dr Eugene Landy. The group continued touring. In 1998, Carl died of cancer. There were now 3 'Beach Boys' acts on tour: Brian's solo band, Love's official group and Jardine's Beach Boys Family.
Re-unions and litigation dominated the first decade of the new century. In 2012, an album of all new Beach Boys songs produced by Brian was issued. 'That's Why God Made the Radio' reached #3 on the US Album Chart.
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105 MIKA
106 CHRISTINA AGUILERA
107 DAVID GUETTA
108 DESTINY’S CHILD
109 JAMIROQUAI
110 ALISON MOYET
111 LED ZEPPELIN
112 STEVE WINWOOD
113 COMMODORES
114 COLDPLAY
115 SIMPLY RED
116 ONE DIRECTION
117 CAROLE KING
118 R. KELLY
119 EMELI SANDE`
120 QUINCY JONES
121 LADY GAGA
122 ELVIS COSTELLO
123 RAY CHARLES
124 ED SHEERAN
125 NATALIE COLE
126 SMOKEY ROBINSON
127 KANYE WEST
128 ELVIS PRESLEY
129 ERIC BENET
130 SAM SMITH
131 JAMES TAYLOR
132 STEELY DAN
133 IKE & TINA TURNER
134 DES’REE
135 ACE OF BASE
136 VAN MORRISON
137 SAM COOKE
138 THE DOORS
139 AMY WINEHOUSE
140 PHARRELL WILLIAMS
141 GEORGE BENSON
142 MINNIE RIPERTON
143 VILLAGE PEOPLE
144 CURTIS MAYFIELD
145 FOREIGNER
146 EURYTHMICS
147 TOTO
148 BARRY WHITE
149 CARL RISELEY
150 TONI BRAXTON
151 NEIL DIAMOND
152 HALL & OATES
153 LUTHER VANDROSS
154 ERIC CLAPTON
155 THE O’JAYS
156 RUMER
157 SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
158 LITTLE RICHARD
159 HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUE NOTES
160 CHRIS ISAAK
161 MICHAEL McDONALD
162 GLORIA GAYNOR
163 TWENTY ONE PILOTS
164 BEN E. KING
165 MEAT LOAF
166 JAMES REYNE
167 JOAN ARMATRADING
168 SADE
169 A-HA
170 GLEN CAMPBELL
171 DIRE STRAITS
172 COLD CHISEL
173 LINDA RONSTADT
174 ANTHONY CALLEA
175 LISA STANSFIELD
176 EN VOGUE
177 MICHAEL BUBLE`
178 TRACY CHAPMAN
179 DRAGON
180 OLETA ADAMS
181 LITTLE RIVER BAND
182 SOPHIE ELLIS – BEXTOR
183 THE RONETTES
184 CERRONE
185 MODELS
186 SCISSOR SISTERS
187 DARREN HAYES
188 PETULA CLARK
189 MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS
190 LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY
191 ART GARFUNKEL
192 THE REELS
193 JANIS IAN
194 JOHN PAUL YOUNG
195 S CLUB 7
196 CHARLIE PUTH
197 THE MARVELETTES
198 ICEHOUSE
199 LEO SAYER
200 LIZA MINNELLI
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