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James B. Murphy

Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963

Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963

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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.

Author: James B. Murphy
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 06/26/2015
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780786473656


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/01/2015 pg. 103
About the Author
James B. Murphy is a companion animal veterinarian in Washington, D. C. He lives in Bowie, Maryland.
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