Al Jardine

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Al Jardine takes centre stage live with the Beach Boys as he crouches, mid-solo, with his Gibson Les Paul
Al Jardine on good times with Brian Wilson, and how the Beach Boys transformed ‘60s surf and guitar culture

By Andrew Daly Published

As Jardine reflects on the pop-cultural miracle of the Beach Boys and their rising tide of musicality as Brian Wilson's genius crested, he talks about the guitars behind it, and says it was fun, fun, fun

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A heavily bearded Al Jardine plays a Strat live onstage with the Beach Boys towards the tail-end of the '70s.
These two Beach Boys classics might have been misunderstood, but with Al Jardine’s guitar work, they stand the test of time

By Andrew Daly Published

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

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The Beach Boys (l-r) Al Jardine, Dennis Wilson (drummer), Carl Wilson, Brian WIlson, Mike Love appearing on Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theater in 1964
Al Jardine on the genius of Brian Wilson, working with the Wrecking Crew and touring with Jeff Beck

By Damian Fanelli Last updated

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

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“Charles Manson actually stole one of my Martins years ago and I never, ever got it back”: The Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine on his musical regrets, favorite guitars, and the acoustic that got away

By Joe Matera Published

Jardine on his custom-made Fender Strat, love of Super Reverbs and the joy of playing the late Carl Wilson’s solos on tour

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“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”

By Matt Owen Published

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

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New Beach Boys Album Debuts at No. 3 on Billboard Top 200 Chart, Their Highest Debut Ever

By Damian Fanelli Published

The Beach Boys’ new album, That's Why God Made the Radio, debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart.

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