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Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963

by James B. Murphy
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They were almost The Pendletones—after the Pendleton wool shirts favored on chilly nights at the beach—then The Surfers, before being named The Beach Boys. But what separated them from every other teenage garage band with no musical training? They had raw talent, persistence and a wellspring of creativity that launched them on a legendary career now in its sixth decade. Following the musical vision of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys blended ethereal vocal harmonies, searing electric guitars and lush arrangements into one of the most distinctive sounds in the history of popular music. Drawing on original interviews and newly uncovered documents, this book untangles the band's convoluted early history and tells the story of how five boys from California formed America's greatest rock 'n' roll band.

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    June 8, 2015

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      • ISBN: 9781476618531
      • File size: 18835 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781476618531
      • File size: 18835 KB

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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2015

      On the heels of the Brian Wilson biopic film Love and Mercy, this meticulously researched and presented title gives readers a "boots-on-the-ground" look at how the Beach Boys, one of the most influential groups in the history of popular music, got its start and is the definitive book on the humble beginnings of the band. Describing from their first moments as the Pendletones up till the end of their "surf" years in 1963, the book details how the band formed and offers original interviews and primary source documents, creating a history that flows through the pages, making the title an easy read for those interested in these little tidbits. It's almost as if those beautiful Beach Boys harmonies--intricately arranged, soaring, and pleasing to the listener--are invoked in the book's layout. VERDICT A must-read for Beach Boys fans and popular music historians. These readers will love the depth of research, but casual fans may get bogged down in the details. Recommended for libraries with strong music collections.--Justin Hoenke, Benson Memorial Lib., Titusville, PA

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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