The Dark Truth About The Beach Boys

Their early hits were almost instantly nostalgic as they sang about an idyllic adolescence in California full of surfing, cars and girls. But life for the Beach Boys was far from perfect. This is a history deep dive and today we’re taking a look at the surprisingly dark and troubled history of the Beach Boys.

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The Tyrant | 0:00
The Breakdown | 3:20
Association with a notorious killer | 5:15
The Quack | 7:27
Loss, lawsuits and legacy | 9:33

Voiceover By: Tim Bensch

[GrungeHQ]

What is your favorite song by the Beach Boys?

[JimClayton-el]

Well done. Met Dennis in the Summer of 1977 at a record signing for Pacific Ocean Blue in Dallas. He was polite, congenial and Thankful to every customer. What a talented guy. Thanks, Dennis for your enduring talents and music. Jim

[danielfleming]

It’s so unfortunate how the band lost their commercial footing after the Smile debacle and never regained their popularity because they put out so much amazing and underrated music from 67-73. Worth a listen if you haven’t check that part of their discography out.

[reverendg]

I was fortunate enough that my father took our family to Beach Boys Concert. Something you treasurer the rest of your life. THANKS Dad!!!!

[SirKevinH]

I'm sorry to hear that Brian lost his beloved Melinda and and upset though not really surprised that he's struggling with dementia. Sail on Sailor. Courage and Godspeed!

[blakkat]

Brian's father was a monster. And Landy was a quack.

[rickbaker]

One of the greatest concerts I ever saw was the Beach Boys in Toronto in 1972 at Massey Hall.

Years later we saw Brian Wilson and his band on tour. The music always sounded so easy and carefree but I've come to understand the genius behind all their songs. Wow, we're lucky.

[thejetsonslol]

Every bright light will cast dark shadow and they all had their part in that; not only Dennis. And because of it they’re one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time.

[lorrainebennett]

Brian is a genius, I love the Holland album

[johnkrieger]

Good documentary. Hits all the important points.

[ScubaSteve]

Pet Sounds is a masterpiece. It sucks it took such trauma to create.

[ThomasDeLello]

David Maks deserves a lot more credit than he gets.

[cjdesign]

David Marks was the neighborhood friend...the last guy where they are carrying the board

[christinapoisson]

I absolutely adored these guy and every song that they sang! I grew up listening to them in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Everyone of their songs has a wonderful memory behind it. I just can't say enough about these guys! ❤ Rock in Peace guys!❤ Thank you for all your beautiful songs❤

[wilhelmhagberg]

A good overview with a very good narrator. I would maybe have spent a bit more time on the power dynamics within the band and the problems with Mike Love.

[marlabilton]

Damn. Drugs ruin so many lives. RIP Dennis and Carl.

[disappointmentpotato]

The Beach Boys were what happened if you took The Beatles and made everything go wrong, which is incredibly sad because they're one of the greatest bands of all-time

[MarkoAnton]

Amazing Video! plus, new style is awesome!

[thefamouspeopleus]

From the abusive dynamics within the band's family to the eerie connection with Charles Manson, it's a stark reminder that success often comes with a hefty price tag.

[carrier]

124th like 948 views posted 1 hour ago
As a Beach Boy fan, I think you did a good job
Brian suffers from
exstreamely dimmished hearing in his right ear
Post cards from Califorina is Al's
from what everyone that i have listen to
Carl was an Angel with a smoking habit
mike is crediabley staying true to his band
The Beach Boys
Dennis I wish you peace and happiness in the next wold
for you have struggled along time on this one
make no mistake you were part of
changing the vibrations of music in the history of time
this is an accomleshment few have achived