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These two Beach Boys classics might have been misunderstood, but with Al Jardine’s guitar work, they stand the test of time
Surf’s Up and Holland confused some listeners when they were released in the early ’70s but they capture a band being a real functioning band. Jardine shares the stories – and the gear – behind them
“I was ready to shred”: The Lost Beach Boy on the classic song he overdubbed on
Brian Wilson typically turned to his brother, Carl, for leads, but David Marks got a rare chance to buck that trend in 1964
Al Jardine on the genius of Brian Wilson, working with the Wrecking Crew and touring with Jeff Beck
In this 2015 interview, Beach Boys guitarist Al Jardine recounts some of the pivotal moments as a key member of one of America’s greatest musical treasures
Brian Wilson, creative leader of the Beach Boys and transformative figure in pop music, dies at 82
Having gone from writing surf-rock to remarkably complex and intricate masterpieces in just a few years as the Beach Boys' principal songwriter and musical director, Wilson in many ways defined the development of popular music in the 1960s
JHS, Keeley and Benson have all built effects inspired by the Beach Boys’ studio tones
The Sweetwater-exclusive line sees some of the biggest names in pedals attempt to recreate the Beach Boys' most iconic studio sounds
“Charles Manson actually stole one of my D-45s years ago”: One of Al Jardine’s prized Martin acoustics was once swiped by the notorious cult leader – and he “never, ever got it back”
The Beach Boys’ history with the Manson Family is well-documented – and it turns out Jardine’s Martin was one of the many items stolen from the band
10 things you didn’t know about Carol Kaye
She played for Elvis, Sinatra, Spector, the Beach Boys - but just how did she do it?
