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The Beach Boys

Formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California, The Beach Boys—brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine—became icons of 1960s surf rock before evolving into a pioneering pop act. Led by creative genius Brian Wilson, they matched intricate vocal harmonies with innovative production on masterpieces like Pet Sounds. Despite personal struggles, their "California Sound" secured them over 100 million records sold, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, and a lasting legacy as one of music's most influential bands.

Known For

Discography Highlights

  • We Gotta Groove - The Brother Studio Years (Super Deluxe Edition) 2026
  • That's Why God Made the Radio 2012
  • Stars and Stripes, Vol. 1 1996
  • The Beach Boys 1985
  • Keepin' the Summer Alive 1980

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Soundtrack Appearances

Almost Famous (2000) - 1 song(s)

Movie

  • Feel Flows

    Penny heads over to chat with William, describing him as super mysterious.

Brilliant Minds (S1) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

Cold Storage (2026) - 1 song(s)

Movie

Family Guy (S24) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

Loot (S3) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

Murdaugh: Death in the Family (S1) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Kokomo

    Alex blasts Jimmy Buffett's iconic hit "Kokomo" at home, then drops a bombshell announcement, they're jetting off to the Bahamas for a surprise family vacation to boost everyone's spirits.

NCIS: Origins (S2) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Good Vibrations

Stranger Things (S4) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • California Dreamin'

    In a quiet moment of contemplation, Eleven takes up a pen and begins writing a heartfelt letter to Mike Wheeler.

Ted Lasso (S2) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Little Saint Nick

The Bear (S1) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Help Me, Rhonda

    Marcus is spotted sketching out a design for a donut while simultaneously digging into research on the sweet treat. His attention to detail suggests he's planning something special with his baked goods creation.

The Good Doctor (S5) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • God Only Knows

    A montage sequence depicts the wedding reception's festivities, including socializing and dancing.

The Miniature Wife (S1) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Wouldn't It Be Nice

    End Credits