The Newest Member of the Beach Boys Was Discovered on Instagram
The Beach Boys are replacing Bruce Johnston with Chris Cron, a singer in the tribute band Pet Sounds Live they found on social media
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The Beach Boys are replacing Bruce Johnston with Chris Cron, a singer in the tribute band Pet Sounds Live they found on social media
Bruce Johnston — who has been touring and recording with the Beach Boys since 1965 — is leaving the touring lineup to focus on songwriting projects
After nearly 50 years, the Beach Boys are finally releasing their shelved 1977 LP 'Adult Child' on a new box chronicling their last great studio era
Elton John performed a rendition of the Beach Boys’ 'God Only Knows' as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s tribute to the late Brian Wilson
Originally set for October and November 2025, the forthcoming shows will celebrate the Beach Boys’ greatest hits
The founding Beach Boys member is set to tour Australia with the Pet Sounds Band, featuring Brian Wilson's acclaimed touring musicians
The Beach Boys' Mike Love paid tribute to the band's late singer-songwriter Brian Wilson at the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Beach Boys co-founder Jardine sat down with Brian Wilson one last time before his death
Saying farewell to Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys visionary who created a perfect tableau of Southern California heartbreak
Billie Joe Armstrong honored the late Brian Wilson with a cover of the Beach Boys' 'I Get Around'