"Here 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 story is accompanied by iconic images never-before-seen negatives
and rare ephemera. Given unprecedented access to their personal archives The Beach Boys by The
Beach Boys offers intimate insight into the lives of the group. Also opening their archives are
Brother Records and Capitol Records all of which assist in illustrating their remarkable
journey. Joining the band are a host of contributors who have been involved with or inspired by
the band's music including Peter Blake Lindsey Buckingham Eric Clapton Elvis Costello Ray
Davies Bob Dylan Def Leppard the Flaming Lips Bobby Gillespie David Lee Roth The Jesus
and Mary Chain Jim Kerr Roger McGuinn Graham Nash Jimmy Page Carly Simon Pete Townshend
Rufus Wainwright Thom Yorke and many more. A group collaboration The Beach Boys by the Beach
Boys is in effect The Beach Boys' autobiography. Like their music it is poignant frank
often humorous but always sincere. Finally here is The Beach Boys' own story." --
