In 1961, legendary rock band The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne, California. By 1963 they had their first national hit with the song “Surfin U.S.A.” The group continued to hit the charts off and on for decades, and unlike most bands of that era have remained together in one form or another. Their iconic California sound will be the subject of a new Disney+ documentary that is set to premiere next month.
“The Beach Boys” is directed by Frank Marshall (“Rather”) and Thom Zimny (“Sly”), from a script by Mark Monroe (“The Space Race”). It will trace the band’s history through never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston. With never-before-seen interviews with the late Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson. Alongside discussions with music industry vets, Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, Don Was, Blondie Chaplin, and audio from musician Ricky Fataar.
“The Beach Boys” seeks to celebrate how the band revolutionized pop music. With their harmonious sound that personified the California dream and is still captivating fans the world over.
Awards and Accomplishments
To date, The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide. They have had over 80 songs chart worldwide between their inception and today. 36 of those tunes hit the US Top 40, setting the record for U.S. rock bands. Thirteen of these tracks hit the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
All of these accomplishments led to them being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. The Beach Boys also garnered The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2023.
The film is produced by Marshall, Zimny, Irving Azoff, Nicholas Ferrall, Jeanne Elfant Festa, and Aly Parker. Monroe, Nigel Sinclair, Tony Rosenthal, Cassidy Hartmann, Glen Zipper, Beth Collins, Jimmy Edwards, Susan Genco, Marc Cimino, Jody Gerson, Bruce Resnikoff, and Ben J. Murphy will executive produce.
“The Beach Boys” hits Disney+ May 24th. We’ll keep you posted on any updates about this documentary as they become available.
