“I write the songs,” sang Barry Manilow, though ironically, that particular number was composed by Bruce Johnston. He has ...

Al Jardine has released his first EP in 15 years, ‘Islands In The Sun,’ consisting of four tracks with some big name special ...

Bruce Johnston is not often referenced, however, when discussing the band's signature lineup. Johnston joined the Beach Boys in 1965, filling in for bandleader Brian Wilson on tour. He eventually ...

“The Beach Boys” by The Beach Boys (Genesis Publications, available now) is the first time in the band’s history that the words of Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and ...

In mono, "Sgt. Pepper’s" is a tough, tight, almost bitter album that is far more of a “rock” record than the stereo version I grew up with.