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'''The Beach Boys''' are an American [[rock and roll]] band from California, formed in 1957 by four cousins: [[Brian Wilson]], Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and  their cousin Mike Love, initially managed by their father Murry. Later additions to the band included Glen Campbell and Bruce Johnston.

'''The Beach Boys''' are an American [[rock and roll]] band from California, formed in 1957 by four cousins: [[Brian Wilson]], Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and  their cousin Mike Love, initially managed by their father Murry. Later additions to the band included Glen Campbell and Bruce Johnston.

Their first hit, "Surfin' Safari", was responsible for exposing [[surf music]], at the time a local phenomenon originated by [[Dick Dale]], to a much wider national and international audience.

Their first hit, "Surfin' USA", was responsible for exposing [[surf music]], at the time a local phenomenon originated by [[Dick Dale]], to a much wider national and international audience.

The early albums of The Beach Boys are fairly standard rock and roll featuring surf- and drag-themed tunes and various rock and roll standards, played with the typical surf reverb guitar and extensive and surprisingly complex vocal harmonies.  With time, Brian, the primary songwriter, became more experimental culminating in the band's acknowledged masterpiece, ''Pet Sounds''.

The early albums of The Beach Boys are fairly standard rock and roll featuring surf- and drag-themed tunes and various rock and roll standards, played with the typical surf reverb guitar and extensive and surprisingly complex vocal harmonies.  With time, Brian, the primary songwriter, became more experimental culminating in the band's acknowledged masterpiece, ''Pet Sounds''.