When one looks at the pop music scene, one finds a few bands and artists that rise above the level of merely being good and become symbols of not only popular music, but music in general. Such musicians change the face of music; their tracks leave lasting impacts, create new sub-genres of music and, most importantly, influence generation upon generation of future music stars. Frank Sinatra fits into this group, as do the Beatles.
The Beach Boys certainly belong in this category, as well.
Looking back at the early days of The Beach Boys, it’s hard to imagine a group less likely to achieve such immortality. Looking at the covers of albums such as the band’s debut, Surfin’ Safari, or their third album, Surfer Girl, one sees what appears to be nothing more than a disposable surf-rock band of the type that were prominent in the early 1960s.
The Beach Boys certainly belong in this category, as well.
Looking back at the early days of The Beach Boys, it’s hard to imagine a group less likely to achieve such immortality. Looking at the covers of albums such as the band’s debut, Surfin’ Safari, or their third album, Surfer Girl, one sees what appears to be nothing more than a disposable surf-rock band of the type that were prominent in the early 1960s.
- 4/12/2013
- by Alan Howell
- Obsessed with Film
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