1. The Beach Boys

2. * The Beach Boys formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, CA
* members included brothers Brian, Carl & Dennis Wilson, Mike Love & Al Jardine
* Were known for their close vocal harmonies
* Music depicted the Southern California style of life

3. * One of their first hits was in 1962 Surfin Safari
* According to Billboard Magazine, in terms of sales of records, the Beach Boys are the #1 American Band
* One of their first hits was in 1962 Surfin Safari
* 1963 Little Deuce Coupe *

4. * 1964 I Get Around
* 1965 Help Me Rhonda
* Brian Wilson was the lead song writer and was heavily influenced by The Beatles
* 1965 California Girls
* 1965 Barbara Ann

5. * 1966 God Only Knows
* 1967 Good Vibrations
* The Beach Boys have gone on and made records in the 70’s and 80’s and are still touring today