Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range ...

The Beach Boys were one of the earliest rock bands and pioneers of surf rock, dominating the 1960s with their upbeat summer hits and melodic vocal harmonies. The band's lyrics and melodies have graced ...

From the the carefree sound of California surf music to the sophistication of later darker works, here are five of the top hits penned by influential Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. "Surfin' USA" was ...

Dean Torrance, one-half of the duo behind the song "Surf City," celebrated his 86th birthday on Tuesday.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — The musical world lost a ...

It’s hard to imagine that one of The Beach Boys’ most swoon-worthy love songs came together in less time than it takes to watch a sitcom episode. He added, "It’s my favorite song. Of mine." In a video ...

To most people, The Beach Boys‘ “God Only Knows” comes across as an earnest expression of love, and perhaps of faith. Brian Wilson often sang about his connection to a higher power. He wasn’t always ...