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Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson’s cause of death has been revealed.

According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ, Wilson’s primary cause of death was respiratory arrest, with sepsis and cystitis also listed as contributing factors. The document notes several other health issues the 82-year-old musician was facing, including his neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure, and chronic kidney disease.

Respiratory arrest occurs when a person’s lungs cease functioning, making it impossible to get oxygen, even if the heart is still beating.

The news of Wilson’s passing was announced by his children in a social media statement on June 11th: “We are heartbroken to [announce] that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family [is] grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.

Brian Wilson will always be remembered as the man who dared to experiment. He is the definition of genius when it comes to making music. Whether he was laying harmonies or pushing the boundaries, he didn’t quite believe in following trends; instead, he invented them. Which is why June 11 will always be considered a dark day in the world of music, as we were forced to say goodbye to one of the field’s greatest legends.

As we remember him and his legacy, let’s take a trip down memory lane and learn a thing or two about it. From his favorite The Beach Boys song to The Beatles’ track that made him shed a few tears, we are diving into the life of a man who gave his all to music.

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Brian Wilson, the former lead singer and songwriter for the Beach Boys, has died at 82.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family shared in an Instagram post, along with a serene photo of Wilson sitting on a bench in a beachy orange shirt.

“We are at a loss for words right now,” the post continued. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”

Wilson was a pioneer for the Beach Boys legacy, writing hit songs like “Surfin USA,” “Surfin Safari” and “Don’t Worry Baby,” all of which remain relevant in music culture today.

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The beachy, surf rock band began in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. Together, Wilson and his brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson, along with their cousin Mike Love,...

Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine had a final meeting last month with Brian Wilson, his friend and bandmate of six decades, he tells Rolling Stone. Wilson, who died at age 82, was sitting in the back of his house when Jardine arrived for a visit in May. “He looks at me and he says, ‘You started the group,'” Jardine says with a laugh. “It was his first statement to me. I didn’t even have a chance to say hi.” (Jardine’s full interview, including a look back at the Beach Boys’ earliest years,...

Chicago – Brian Wilson did not have an easy life. As a member of The Beach Boys in the early 1960s, he redefined the sound of pop/rock. But even as he evolved sonic production and lyric/melody collaboration, he had mental health demons that also defined him. Wilson passed away on June 11th, 2025. He was 82.

I was privileged to interview Wilson in 2015, in association with his biopic “Love & Mercy,” which featured John Cusack as an older Brian Wilson and Paul Dano as the younger Beach Boy Wilson (reprint after the obit). Photographer Joe Arce was also on hand for the Exclusive Portrait below.

Music Icon Brian Wilson in Chicago, May 18th, 2015

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Brian Douglas Wilson was a baby boomer born in California, the epicenter for his later pop song dreams. He grew up in an authoritarian household, run by his father Murry,...

Sweet dreams, Brian Wilson. The world is already a lonelier place without him, after the news of his death on Wednesday, the week before his 83rd birthday. For the ultimate poet of summer, it’s fitting that he left the planet in June, right where he came in — the California boy who sang “The Lonely Sea,” the tortured genius who wrote one of the most mournful melodies imaginable and called it “The Warmth of the Sun,” the most beloved of American songwriters. Brian spent his life turning his pain and...

Surviving Beach Boys members Mike Love and Al Jardine have each written emotional eulogies to their late bandmate Brian Wilson following his passing on Thursday at the age of 82.

“Today, the world lost a genius, and I lost a cousin by blood and my partner in music,” wrote Love. “Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound. From the first time we sang together as kids in my living room, I knew there was something otherworldly in him. His musical gifts were unmatched. The melodies he dreamed up, the emotions he poured into every note—Brian changed the course of music forever.”

Love added, “Our journey together was filled with moments of brilliance, heartbreak, laughter, complexity and most of all, Love . Like all families, we had our ups and downs. But through it all, we never stopped loving each other,...

Brian Wilson, the pioneering co-founder of The Beach Boys and inspiration behind Bill Pohlad's biopic Love & Mercy, has died aged 82. The musician, songwriter, and producer leaves behind a storied legacy defined by musical innovation and creative brilliance, with many of his songs, such as Surfin' USA, Good Vibrations, and God Only Knows, regarded as classics. He also wrote and produced the 1966 Pet Sounds album, which is widely credited as being one of the most influential and groundbreaking records in music history.

In a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday (which can be seen below), Wilson's family wrote: "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy."

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Brian Wilson, the founder and frontman of The Beach Boys, passed away on June 11. Surviving members of his family revealed in a statement that the noted music producer and singer had passed away. Wilson fought a lifelong battle with mental illness and never reached the peak of his early years of music production.

Wilson has been an influential figure in the music industry, but has faced a tragic and tumultuous life. He was part of a controversial therapy program to treat his schizoaffective disorder, and his family was plagued by tragedy. Fellow Beach Boys members and brothers Carl and Dennis Wilson also died before him.

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson passed away at 82 Members of The Beach Boys | Credits: NME

The Beach Boys are one of the greatest bands to exist, with their sound influencing multiple generations of musicians, all thanks to the creative genius of frontman Brian Wilson. The...

For John Stamos, Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson “didn’t just soundtrack” his life, the legendary founder of California rock “filled it with color, with wonder, with some of the most unforgettable, emotional, joyful moments I’ve ever known.”

Following news of Wilson death at the age of 82, Stamos honored the Beach Boys’ chief songwriter in a tribute shared to social media on Wednesday. “It’s hard to put into words what it meant to stand beside him, laugh with him, play his music with him,” wrote Stamos, who played frequently with the group.

Mike Love, one of the co-founders of the Beach Boys, paid tribute to his cousin and frontman Brian Wilson, who died at age 82. He joined fellow bandmate Al Jardine in honoring the legendary songwriter’s legacy following news of his death.

“Today, the world lost a genius, and I lost a cousin by blood and my partner in music,” Love began in his robust tribute to Wilson, the group’s frontman and chief songwriter. “Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound.

The Beach Boys themselves are paying tribute to Brian Wilson after his family confirmed the news of his death Wednesday.

“The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure,” the band wrote on their official Instagram account Wednesday. “Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys — he was the soul of our sound. The melodies he dreamed up and the emotions he poured into every note changed the course of music forever. His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own. Together, we gave the world the American dream of optimism, joy, and a sense of freedom — music that made people feel good, made them believe in summer and endless possibilities.”

The band further said they were “heartbroken by his passing.

Following the death of Beach Boys frontman and legendary songwriter Brian Wilson at 82, his daughter Carnie Wilson shared a moving tribute to him on social media.

“I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now,” Carnie wrote alongside a photo of her, Brian and sister Wendie. “My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber of my body. He will be remembered by millions and millions until the world ends.”

She continued, saying she was “lucky to have been his daughter and had a soul connection with him that will live on always.

Al Jardine, co-founder of the Beach Boys, paid tribute to his bandmate Brian Wilson, who died at age 82.

“Brian Wilson, my friend, my classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in spirit, I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as long as you were,” Jardine said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “I think the most comforting thought right now is that you are reunited with [Wilson’s brothers and bandmates] Carl and Dennis, singing those beautiful harmonies again. You were a humble giant who always...

Al Jardine is speaking out about the death of Brian Wilson.

If you didn’t know, the iconic Beach Boys founding member passed away at the age of 82, his family confirmed.

Now, his 82-year-old bandmate is speaking out with a statement on Wednesday (June 11).

“Brian Wilson, my friend, my classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in spirit, I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as long as you were,” he began in a statement provided to Just Jared.

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“I think the most comforting thought right now is that you are reunited with Carl and Dennis, singing those beautiful harmonies again. You were a humble giant who always made me laugh and we will celebrate your music forever. Brian, I’ll really miss you…still I have the warmth of the sun within me tonight...

Beach Boys co-founder and pop genius Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82. The news of his passing has inspired fellow musicians to flood social media with their gratitude for his artistry and memories of his music. Update: Along with the below tributes, Wilson’s Beach Boys bandmates Mike Love and Al Jardine have written individual eulogies, and Paul McCartney has shared his own emotional tribute.

“Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I’ve been listening to him and admiring his genius,” wrote Bob Dylan. “Rest in peace dear Brian.

“Anyone with a musical bone in their body must be grateful for Brian Wilson’s genius magical touch !!” Mick Fleetwood wrote. “Greatly saddened of this major worldly loss!! My thoughts go out to his family and friends.”

Ronnie Wood added, “Oh no Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week. My world is in mourning.

“The Beach Boys” is a new documentary feature, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, showcasing the late Brian Wilson, who was co-founder and leader of the iconic American band that sold over 100 million records, now streaming on Disney+:

Formed in 1961, ‘The Beach Boys” are known for hit tracks including “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surf’s Up,” “In My Room,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Caroline, No,” “California Girls,” and a whole lot more.

The doc delves into the band’s humble beginnings…

….with never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members…

…including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.

Interviews include Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.

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Brian Wilson’s friends and fellow celebrities are remembering the music icon. On Wednesday, after his family confirmed his death, Al Jardine, Mike Love, Mick Fleetwood, Elton John, Nancy Sinatra, and Sean Ono Lennon were among the stars to remember the revered Beach Boys leader.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,” they wrote. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.

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We have sad news from the world of music today, as iconic singer-songwriter Brian Wilson has passed away at the age of 82.

A founding member of the Beach Boys, Wilson wrote and performed some of the most beloved songs in the history of rock music.

Word of his passing comes courtesy of Wilson’s family, who shared the news on Instagram moments ago:

Musician Brain Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Pantages Theatre on May 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Brian Wilson’s family announces passing of music icon

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” their statement read.

“We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”

The family...

Brian Wilson, whose “teenage symphonies to God” made him the poet laureate of adolescent heartbreak as a founding member of The Beach Boys, has died. He was 82.

Wilson’s family confirmed his death on social media on Wednesday.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,” his family wrote in an Instagram post. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”

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Wilson, who started the band in Hawthorne, California, with brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and schoolmate Al Jardine, wrote such timeless classics as “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “In My Room,” “God Only Knows,” “Caroline, No,” “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “Good Vibrations.

Brian Wilson, who as leader of the Beach Boys and a founder of California rock invented a massively successful pop sound full of harmonies and sunshine, has died at the age of 82.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,” his family wrote in a statement posted on social media. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”

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Brian Wilson, the pioneering producer, composer, and performer with The Beach Boys, has died. He was 82 years old.

Wilson’s family announced his passing in the following social media statement: “We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”

Born Brian Douglas Wilson on June 20th, 1942, in Inglewood, California, the future Beach Boy spent his childhood honing his musical skills with his younger brothers, Dennis and Carl. Before he was 10, his father, Murry, noticed that Wilson had perfect pitch, and he was enrolled in accordion lessons. When the family got an upright piano a few years later, Wilson began playing it for hours a day.

By the time he was in high school, Wilson...

After dropping his first solo album in 2010, Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine is continuing his late-blooming solo career with a new EP, Islands in the Sun. The standout track is “My Plane Leaves Tomorrow (Au Revoir),” on which Jardine trades lead vocals and harmonies with Neil Young — the song was recorded during sessions for 2010’s A Postcard From California, which also featured Young, alongside Stephen Stills and the late David Crosby.

“My Plane Leaves Tomorrow” also features a trumpet part by Flea, who contributed bass to Postcard. “It resonates now...

A new era of Beach Boys history will begin this summer when Al Jardine and the Pet Sounds Band launch what they hope will be their inaugural tour. The Pet Sounds Band is a new name for longtime members of Brian Wilson’s backing group, who have been inactive since Wilson stopped performing in 2022.

“I’ve been gathering up the troops, Brian’s excellent band,” Jardine, who played with the group alongside Wilson for the better part of the past two decades, tells Rolling Stone. “We’re all just dying to get back to work,...

More than a dozen comedians and musicians are coming together to support Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires that claimed at least 25 lives and ravished tens of thousands of acres in January. The benefit concert, Let’s Get L.Aid, will combine standup comedy and live music inspired by the city at the United Theater on March 16.

“Weird Al” Yankovic, Margaret Cho, Bob the Drag Queen, Al Jardine, Alex Edelman, Chris Fleming, Eric Idle, Maria Bamford, Mark Proksch, and Neil Hamburger will make appearances at the event. Other guests include Paul Shaffer,...

Al Jardine, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has unearthed a new song titled “Wish.”

The track was written by Jardine in the early 1990s alongside his songwriting partner, Larry Dvoskin. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Jardine described “Wish” as an ode to the Wilson brothers and his Beach Boys bandmates, Brian and Dennis. “It just dawned on me how much I missed them,” Jardine said about writing the track. “Dennis, of course, had passed, and Brian was pretty much out of the action. I felt very emotional.”

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Jardine had left “Wish” in the vault for nearly 30 years, but decided to record it with Dvoskin back in May. “It’s a good message because right now we’re all wishing that things were the way they used to be, especially at our age,” Jardine said, “because our memories are wonderful, our musical memories are intact,...

A little over 30 years ago, Al Jardine looked out onto the Pacific Ocean near his home in Big Sur, California, and thought back to his carefree youth with Brian and Dennis Wilson. “It just dawned on me how much I missed them,” Jardine says, who was actively touring in the Beach Boys with Mike Love and Carl Wilson at this time. “Dennis, of course, had passed, and Brian was pretty much out of the action. I felt very emotional.”

He wrote a sketch of a song called “Wish” that he...

The Beach Boys emerged from Southern California with an infectious sound that perfectly captured carefree summers by the shore. Starting in the early 1960s, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson created vocal harmonies and surf rock anthems that evoked imagery of the sun, sand, and freedom. Their music became inextricably linked to hot days, cool ocean waves, and memories of youth. Over a career spanning three decades, the band brewed hits like “Surfin’ USA,” “Good Vibrations,” and “Kokomo,” cementing their status as ambassadors of California culture and pioneers of the pop genre.

Now, a new documentary directs its lens on the legendary group’s history. Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” charts the band’s rise from a garage venture to worldwide superstardom. It explores the creative genius of Brian Wilson, volatile family dynamics, and internal struggles that both inspired artistic...

California – Circa 1964: Rock and roll band “The Beach Boys” perform onstage in circa 1964 in California. (L-r) Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) More than 60 years after the band got started, The Beach Boys soldier on as America’s longest-lasting pop music institution. Between now and the 4th of July alone, The Beach Boys have many performances scheduled! Of course, the shows feature a set list drawn from a repertoire that includes four No.. 1 singles, 15 Top 10 smashes, and 35 Top 40 hits. All of those hits and all of that history are covered in the new documentary film, The Beach Boys, which will certainly help fill some seats at this summer’s concerts. Singer Mike Love is still with the band after 63 years — he’s performed on every album and every tour the band’s ever done — and we asked him...

The new Disney+ documentary “The Beach Boys” is one in a long line of both documentary and narrative features focusing on The Beach Boys and their associates, many of which have focused on the troubled genius at the band’s center, Brian Wilson. What sets “The Beach Boys” apart is the attention given to the band as a whole; while Brian’s contribution is respectfully acknowledged and explored, his brothers Dennis and Carl get equal time — along with other band members like Mike Love, Al Jardine, and the guest players who rotated in and out of the band. There’s also a rich sense of context in terms of what The Beach Boys meant to their era and to the musicians who came afterward, thanks to a wealth of carefully selected archival footage and contemporary interviews with musicians like Janelle Monae and One Republic’s Ryan Tedder.

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Beach Boys' Full House cameos were due to their connection to John Stamos, who had a history with the band since the 1980s. Stamos idolized the Beach Boys and even played with them before inviting them to perform on his show and later Full House. The band's appearances on Full House coincided with big song releases with Stamos, helping promote their music to a new generation.

The Beach Boys cameoed as themselves several times on Full House, which is based on their real-life connection to John Stamos. The hit California-based rock and surf band, originally made up of Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine, and Mike Love, rose to prominence throughout the 1960s for chart-topping songs like Surfin U.S.A, Good Vibrations, and Dont Worry Baby. It wasnt until 20 years after the Beach Boys height that they began appearing on the sitcom Full House, although they continued...

Los Angeles – Circa 1964: Rock and roll band “The Beach Boys” pose for a portrait with 2 Honda Mo-peds in circa 1964 in Los Angeles, California. (L-r) Al Jardine, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Via Disney+ From California’s sun-soaked shores to global acclaim, The Beach Boys infectious melodies have transcended generations. Now, acclaimed producer and filmmaker Frank Marshall (The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart) takes us on an intimate journey through their meteoric rise. The Beach Boys a documentary showcases the lasting impact of the band. It offers viewers a perspective, with footage, honest discussions featuring Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and more and a behind the scenes look at how their timeless classics came to be. But what is it about their sound that continues to resonate so deeply after more than six decades? Marshall,...

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This documentary follows the group’s family beginnings as their songs epitomizing the California dream drive their rising fame. It features never-before-seen footage and interviews with resident Beach Boys erratic genius Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston and includes input from Janelle Monáe, Lindsey Buckingham, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. The Beach Boys was directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe.

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On Jan. 25, 1985, a group of music icons got together to create the renowned pop song “We Are the World.” This film, directed by Bao Nguyen, features new interviews with many of the artists involved in the making of the song, including Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis, Dionne Warwick and Cyndi Lauper. The anthem was written by Richie and Michael Jackson for African famine relief and also features Kenny Rogers,...

The Beach Boys documentary sheds light on the band's connection to notorious cult leader Charles Manson. Brian Wilson's deep themes in "Pet Sounds" marked a change for the Beach Boys with the rising popularity of 1960s counterculture. Dennis Wilson's association with Manson and the tragedy of the Manson Family murders haunted him.

The new Disney+ music documentary, The Beach Boys, tells the story of the titular bands journey to becoming one of the biggest bands in American history. The Beach Boys had many shocking reveals, including the bands relationship with notorious cult leader and murderer Charles Manson. There have been many movies and TV shows about Charles Manson, but The Beach Boys provides an interesting perspective on him through the lens of the group's surviving members. The Beach Boys is about much more than the bands controversy, but their struggles and conflicts were some of its most interesting aspects.

There’s a moment in The Beach Boys, the new documentary about the pioneers of California pop music streaming now on Disney+, in which rock historian and USC professor Josh Kun raises a question that has haunted the band throughout the bulk of its career: “Who are we as artists?”

In the beginning, the core Beach Boys — brothers Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, and Carl Wilson, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine — were a vocal group selling a fantasy about Southern California culture, one where the sun always shined, the girls all wore bikinis,...

If Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer on most Americans’ calendars, then it makes sense that the real tentpole kicking off tent season for a lot of people is not “Furiosa” or “Garfield” but “The Beach Boys,” a streaming documentary devoted to the least wintery group of all time.

The Disney+ film, co-directed by music-doc stalwarts Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, focuses on the first decade and a half, in the 1960s and ’70s, of the career of the rock band that still might rightfully be considered America’s greatest all-time group. It starts with their unusual, pre-Beatles melding of complex Four Freshmen harmonies with surf music and themes; continues on through the ground-breaking work of the “Pet Sounds” era that led to a friendly rivalry with the Beatles; covers the complicated years when musical architect Brian Wilson physically and psychologically retreated, leaving the group to seek...

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The Beach Boys documentary offers an intimate look at the ups and downs of the legendary band's career. Brian Wilson's limited involvement due to his conservatorship sheds light on his struggles and creative journey. The family dynamic and history of The Beach Boys, including a connection to the Manson murders, is explored in depth.

The Disney+ music documentary about the band by the same name, The Beach Boys, was released on May 24, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny. Marshall is best known for his work with fellow directors Steven Spielberg, David Fincher, M. Night Shyamalan, and more. However, he has recently switched lanes with a Bee Gees music documentary on Max, a Jazz Fest documentary, a film on Carole King and James Taylor, and now The Beach Boys. Zimny is famous for his many concert movies and documentaries about Bruce Springsteen.

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for The Beach Boys,” the latest rock documentary on the most famous California band of the 1960s, featuring insights from Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Al Jardine. Currently streaming on Disney+ since May 24th.

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The core of The Beach Boys were the Wilson brothers … vocalist/guitarist Carl, drummer Dennis and composer Brian, they were joined initially by cousin Mike Love and high school buddy Al Jardine. They caught a wave from 1962 and the next couple of years … combining the tight harmonies of the folk groups with the symphonic guitar sounds of the surf bands, The Beach Boys were on their way with their California Sound on hits like Surfin’ Safari, Surfer Girl, Surfing USA and later Fun Fun Fun and I Get Around … ten Top 10 singles up to 1964. When Brian wanted a new direction, which eventually...

The Beach Boys are back.

The seminal American band, responsible for such tunes classics as “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Good Vibrations,” originally consisting of brother Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, are getting the feature-length rock doc treatment. And with good reason – the story of The Beach Boys, a band known for their sunny disposition, is fraught with tragedy, disloyalty and acrimony. But all of that pain went into their music, creating something simultaneously euphoric and melancholy. And it will all make for a very juicy documentary – just in time for summer!

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“The Beach Boys” premiered Friday, May 24. Just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off to summer.

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“The Beach Boys” is streaming exclusively on Disney+.

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California – Circa 1964: Rock and roll band “The Beach Boys” perform onstage in circa 1964 in California. (L-r) Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Via Disney+ The iconic sounds of The Beach Boys are back in the spotlight with a brand-new documentary now streaming on Disney+. Directed by acclaimed producer and filmmaker Frank Marshall (the director behind The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart), The Beach Boys is a treasure trove of never-before-seen footage, behind-the-scenes revelations, and candid interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, and other music legends. Spanning over six decades of music history, The Beach Boys’ legacy is undeniable. But with countless hit songs, iconic albums, and a whirlwind of both public and private events, one might wonder what moment stands out most in the band’s memory. Lead...

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“The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the iconic band, is now streaming Disney+.

The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”

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“The Beach Boys” includes never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar are also participating, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be heard from in archival interviews.

Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” was...

Summer is coming, and for many that means it’s time to head to the beach and relax. The Beach Boys are still an essential part of many summer beach trips, thanks to a legacy of beach rock hits that has stood the test of time. On Friday, May 24, fans can get an intimate look at the band on Disney+ in the new documentary “The Beach Boys,” thanks to never-before-seen footage and interviews with the band and their families. You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.

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For more than 60 years, The Beach Boys’ uniquely harmonious sound has infused fans with the California spirit that the group is synonymous with.

Kicking off the start of Summer with the big Memorial Day weekend, a new documentary poses the question: What’s the “go-to” music for this season? Well, for the past 63 years, it’s been these pop icons out of Hawthorne, California, of course. Their signature songs invoke memories of ocean waves hitting the sand as eager athletes run through the foam with their trusty boards. Interestingly only one member of the original band surfed, though when watching a blonde adonis catching a “tasty wave”, you automatically, in your head, recall the sweet infectious harmonies of The Beach Boys.

After opening with glorious footage of an electric 1975 outdoor concert (naturally in the bright Summer sun), the doc springs back 15 or so years to the modest suburban home on 119th Street when the eldest Wilson brother Brian became fascinated by the careful vocal craftsmanship of the Four Freshmen along with other musical acts.

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With the June 13 start of Emmy nominations voting just three weeks away, the race is beginning to come into focus.

The drama series competition, which was looking incredibly bleak (with only one past nominee even eligible for a nomination this season, Netflix’s The Crown), is suddenly getting exciting. FX announced that Shōgun, which was expected to be a one-off limited series, will, in fact, be getting additional seasons, making it a drama series — and the new frontrunner for that prize and several related categories. But Amazon, far from conceding the category, is making a big push for its breakout rookie show, Fallout, which has amassed a sizable fanbase and overtaken Mr. and Mrs. Smith on the streamer’s list of priorities. (On Tuesday, they called in the big guns by having showrunner Jonathan Nolan interviewed by his big brother Christopher in front of a massive crowd of voters.

Brian Wilson‘s daughters shared an update on their father at the premiere of the new Disney+ Beach Boys documentary on Tuesday night (May 21). Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the event at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson opened up about their dad’s health following his diagnosis with a neurocognitive disorder and being placed under a court conservatorship earlier this year. “He is doing great! He is doing great. Everyday he is in physical therapy. I’m cooking for him, he’s spending a lot of time with his children now, his family,” Carnie said. “I’m so happy he’s here tonight.” Brian appeared in a wheelchair at the red carpet event and was reunited with his Beach Boys bandmates David Marks, Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, Mike Love, and Bruce Johnston. He appeared to be in good spirits as he posed for photographers. “I...

The Beach Boys will be bringing a very special guest along for several dates of their upcoming “Endless Summer Gold Tour”: John Stamos.

A mainstay in The Beach Boys’ lore since the mid ’80s, Stamos has appeared on multiple tours with the California band, right up to an appearance at Stagecoach Festival alongside The Beach Boys last month. The Beach Boys’ 2024 “Endless Summer Gold Tour” celebrates the 50th anniversary of their album Endless Summer, and will feature Stamos on a handful of dates on the East Coast, the Midwest, and California.

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The tour resumes this Friday, May 24th in Connecticut, and runs through the entire summer. Stamos will join the band from May 30th to June 20th, July 5th-7th, and August 30th-September 1st. The tour concludes on September 28th with an appearance at Ocean City, New Jersey’s Oceans Calling Festival, as...

The Beach Boys Endless Summer: An Exclusive Vegas Engagement takes over The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this September, and SiriusXM listeners can get early access to tickets in a special presale.

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About The Beach Boys

Founded in Hawthorne, CA, in 1961, The Beach Boys were originally comprised of the three teenaged Wilson brothers — Brian, Carl, and Dennis — with their cousin, Mike Love, and school friend, Al Jardine. The band signed with Capitol Records in July 1962 and released their first album,...

Calling all fans of sun, surf, and iconic rock harmonies! A brand-new documentary series about the legendary California band, The Beach Boys, is hitting streaming soon.

This highly anticipated docuseries is directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny. It promises to take viewers on an intimate journey through the band’s remarkable career. Keep reading for all the details, including release date and where to watch.

The Beach Boys: America’s Band & Their Lasting Legacy

The Beach Boys got their start in Hawthorne, California, in 1961.The group’s original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Their signature harmonies and songs about California life captured the spirit of a generation and helped shape the sound of American popular music.

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The Beach Boys’ influence extends far beyond their own music. They played a key...

“The Beach Boys” is a new documentary feature, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, showcasing the American band that has sold over 100 million records, streaming May 24, 2024 on Disney+:

Formed in 1961, ‘The Beach Boys” are known for hit tracks including “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surf’s Up,” “In My Room,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Caroline, No,” “California Girls,” and a whole lot more.

The doc delves into the band’s humble beginnings…

….with never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members…

…including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.

Interviews include Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.

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The Beach Boys hold a “family reunion” at the same spot where their Surfin’ Safari was photographed in this exclusive clip from the upcoming Disney+ documentary about the trailblazing group.

In The Beach Boys clip from 2023 — and premiering on the 58th anniversary of the release of Pet Sounds — director Frank Marshall gathers the group’s Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine at California’s Paradise Cover, where the cover of their 1962 debut album was captured; Marshall even conjured up the original surfboard featured on the cover.

“The fact that...