2012 marks the 50th anniversary of one of North Americas most beloved bands from California: The Beach Boys. Reflecting on the rock groups long, fascinating history, 50 Sides of the Beach Boys chronicles the story behind 50 of the bands greatest songs from the perspective of group members, collaborators, fellow musicians and notable fans. Filled with new interviews with music legends such as Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Alan
Jardine, Bruce Johnston, David Marks, Blondie Chaplin, Randy Bachman, Roger McGuinn, John Sebastian, and Al Kooper, and commentary from a younger generation of musicians such as Lyle Lovett, Matthew Sweet, Carnie Wilson, James Mercer and Zooey Deschanel, even hardcore fans will be delighted by the breadth of this musical history volume.