The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys (Author)

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‘There’s love in the music and people can relate to the love, regardless of whether you're two years old or 92 years old. For me, music is about love. Love is the message I want to share. I hope people feel that in my music. That makes the hard work worth it.’ - Brian WilsonHere, for the first time in print, is the history of The Beach Boys, by The Beach Boys.Their only official book, The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys is the ultimate chronicle of one of the world’s greatest bands. Through their unique sound, complex harmonies, sensational live shows and use of innovative recording techniques, The Beach Boys became woven into the cultural fabric of America and influenced generations of musicians globally. This book documents how it happened.Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston together provide a combined career narrative especially for this book, and through meticulous compilation from sources worldwide, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson’s words are equally represented. Documenting how they went from a Hawthorne garage band to a global phenomenon, they tell the astounding story of their ascent: perfecting their harmonies, initial fame as a surf group, and then their ultimate progression as pioneering recording artists to become one of the most musically complex ensembles in history.Their text is accompanied by iconic images, never-before-seen negatives and rare ephemera. Given unprecedented access to their personal archives,
Product details
Publisher : Genesis Publications (April 12 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 408 pages
ISBN-10 : 1905662858
ISBN-13 : 978-1905662852
Item weight : 2.74 kg
Dimensions : 25.15 x 3.56 x 31.5 cm
Best Sellers Rank: #66,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#53 in Pop Music (Books)
#55 in Pop Culture Music
#199 in Rock Music (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.7
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