At his peak, Brian Wilson — who died this week at age 82 — went through periods the way a painter does. First, he made his family-and-friends act The Beach Boys a band for all seasons (but one in ...

There are so many high-vibing Beach Boys bangers and bops to queue up on your playlist, you probably wouldn't even miss "Good Vibrations" if you left it off entirely. Despite being known for its sunny ...

Set the scene: the heat rising off the sand, the sound of waves rolling in, and a quiet escape just out of sight beneath a weathered boardwalk. That’s the vision "Under the Boardwalk" by The Drifters ...

Listening to music is a lovely and strange thing. What is it? The sounds have such a great impact on us and yet, they’re invisible. The vibrations in the air conjure such images in our minds, give us ...

Myrtle Beach may be known for its sandy beaches and family fun, but the town has played an important role in music throughout history. From its early days as a beach music hub to its modern-day draw ...

The Beach Boys leader, whose death was announced on Wednesday, was a brilliant writer, arranger and producer whose ambitions propelled his band — and contemporaries like the Beatles — into the future.

The Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions are famous for beach music and shag dancing, but these days locals and visitors alike are dancing to the beat of many different drummers. From country and rock to ...