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"One of our group members unknowingly invited Satan into our midst": When The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson became friends with The Manson family his life changed forever
By Liz Scarlett published
Nude dinner parties, acid orgies and death threats: The life of The Beach Boys' co-founder Dennis Wilson was turned upside down after Charles Manson's murderous cult overtook his life, his home and his finances

Fall Out Boy and Weezer among acts lined up for Beach Boys Grammy tribute
By Stef Lach published
The Beach Boys will be honoured with A Grammy Salute concert featuring Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Beck and St. Vincent

Paul Dano explains how Nirvana influenced his portrayal of The Riddler in The Batman, discusses singing with The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Al Jardine
By Merlin Alderslade published
It turns out The Riddler really loves himself some Nirvana and Beach Boys!

That time Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi forced Brian Wilson to go surfing in his bathrobe
By Fraser Lewry last updated
In which the California Highway Patrol issue Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson with a citation for failing to surf

Discovered: rare film from the day the Beach Boys were banned from San Diego Zoo
By Fraser Lewry last updated
The cover of The Beach Boys' classic Pet Sounds found them feeding goats at San Diego Zoo. Now newsreel footage shot on the day has emerged

Pet Sounds: The story of how the Beach Boys helped inspire progressive rock
By Paul Lester last updated
Taking inspiration from Arthur Koestler’s Act Of Creation with themes of love, hope, regret and sorrow, The Beach Boys’ masterpiece confounded those expecting more songs about cars and girls
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