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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1879 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:13:02 -0400 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:29:24 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1879 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/brian-wilson-of-the-beach-boys-has-passed-away-aged-82 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/brian-wilson-of-the-beach-boys-has-passed-away-aged-82 Music News: Wilson's musical achievements are too many to list, but it's safe to say that without him, music would have looked a lot different.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:13:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_brian_wilson_battling_dementia_placed_under_conservatorship.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_brian_wilson_battling_dementia_placed_under_conservatorship.html Music News: "Wilson is unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter."]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:47:24 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_co-founder_reveals_his_biggest_guitar_regret_says_charles_manson_stole_one_of_his_guitars.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_co-founder_reveals_his_biggest_guitar_regret_says_charles_manson_stole_one_of_his_guitars.html Music News: "Charles Manson actually stole one of my D-45s years ago and I never, ever got it back."]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:21:46 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_share_previously_unreleased_track_carry_me_home.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_share_previously_unreleased_track_carry_me_home.html Music News: The tune was recorded during the 1972 "Holland" sessions.]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2022 15:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/al_jardine_reveals_what_people_always_get_wrong_about_the_beach_boys_calls_bands_current_line-up_a_cheat.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/al_jardine_reveals_what_people_always_get_wrong_about_the_beach_boys_calls_bands_current_line-up_a_cheat.html Music News: "It works for them, it just doesn't work for us".]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_brian_wilson_punk_rock_i_dont_know_what_that_is.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_brian_wilson_punk_rock_i_dont_know_what_that_is.html Music News: Legendary songwriter wasn't familiar with iconic music movement.]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:42:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave_grohl_lorde_brian_may_jake_bugg_launch_bbc_music_with_all-star_cover_of_beach_boys_god_only_knows.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave_grohl_lorde_brian_may_jake_bugg_launch_bbc_music_with_all-star_cover_of_beach_boys_god_only_knows.html Music News: Florence Welch, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, Sam Smith and One Direction are also involved in the star-studded recording of the classic Beach Boys track.]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:37:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_announce_tour_to_mark_50th_anniversary_of_fun_fun_fun.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_announce_tour_to_mark_50th_anniversary_of_fun_fun_fun.html Music News: Veteran group will perform across North America and Europe this year.]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 09:30:08 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_beach_boys_live_in_concert_-_50th_anniversary_tour_to_be_released_on_dvd_and_blu-ray.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_beach_boys_live_in_concert_-_50th_anniversary_tour_to_be_released_on_dvd_and_blu-ray.html New Releases: The Beach Boys' 50th Anniversary was celebrated with an album featuring all new material and a special 75 date world tour.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:01:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_beat_the_beatles_for_billboard_200_record.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_beat_the_beatles_for_billboard_200_record.html Music News: The California surfers splash past the Fab Four for the longest span of top 10 albums among groups in the Billboard 200's history.]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:52:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_set_for_highest_charting_album_in_37_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_set_for_highest_charting_album_in_37_years.html Music News: The Beach Boys are aiming for their highest charting album on the Billboard 200 in 37 years.]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_announce_tour_dates.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_announce_tour_dates.html Music News: The Beach Boys have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary Tour.]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:56:36 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_to_reunite_for_grammy_performance.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_to_reunite_for_grammy_performance.html Music News: Music legends The Beach Boys will officially begin their 50th anniversary reunion celebration with a performance at the Grammy Awards.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:27:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_beach_boys_reunite_for_new_album_and_world_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_beach_boys_reunite_for_new_album_and_world_tour.html New Releases: The Beach Boys have announced plans to reform for their 50th anniversary.]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:57:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/grammys_mystery_no-show_band_revealed.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/grammys_mystery_no-show_band_revealed.html Music News: When Grammy Nominations special failed to deliver on its promise to feature an "iconic group" announcing their reunion, the speculation naturally followed.]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:57:53 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/beach_boys_lost_album_smile_to_be_released.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/beach_boys_lost_album_smile_to_be_released.html New Releases: The Beach Boys "lost" album "Smile" is set to be released 44 years after it was due to come out.]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:03:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/brian_wilson_considering_beach_boys_reunion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/brian_wilson_considering_beach_boys_reunion.html Music News: Brian Wilson has said that he's open to the idea of Beach Boys reunion.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 12:26:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/beach_boys_to_release_lost_masterpiece_smile.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/beach_boys_to_release_lost_masterpiece_smile.html New Releases: According to the guitarist, Capitol Records is planning to release The Beach Boys' lost masterpiece, Smile, this summer.]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:42:21 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_movie_in_the_works.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/beach_boys_movie_in_the_works.html Music News: Fox 2000 has picked up a an untitled Beach Boys project which revolves around the band's music but is not a biopic.]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:14:33 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_plan_100-date_anniversary_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_beach_boys_plan_100-date_anniversary_tour.html Music News: Al Jardine and Mike Love are keen about the reunion project which is planned to mark the group's 50th anniversary in 2011.]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:29:24 -0400