The Beach Boys's 1962 Concert History

In the early 1960s, The Beach Boys emerged as one of the most influential rock & roll bands in history. With songs like "Surfin'" (1961), "Surfin' Safari" (1962), "Surfin' USA" (1963), and other surf-influenced singles, The Beach Boys quickly developed a reputation as the world's leading surf rock-pop group, differentiating itself drastically from other popular rock bands of the 1960s, like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. However, The Beach Boys are more than just a surfer band. Over the last few decades, the band has experimented with many genres, including traditional rock & roll, R&B, pop, jazz, psychedelia, punk, lo-fi, progressive rock, and more. Today, The Beach Boys are considered one of the most commercially successful, critically acclaimed, and longest-lasting bands in recent music history. For over six decades, the band has continued touring and releasing new music for fans to enjoy.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1962
The Beach Boys San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 28, 1962
The Beach Boys
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
Dec 27, 1962
The Beach Boys
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica, California, United States
Dec 22, 1962
The Beach Boys Exhibition Hall Fresno, California, United States
Dec 20, 1962
The Beach Boys Civic Auditorium Bakersfield, California, United States
Dec 17, 1962
The Beach Boys Earl Warren Showgrounds Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 06, 1962
The Beach Boys The Cinnamon Cinder Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 03, 1962
The Beach Boys Bovard Auditorium, USC Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 21, 1962
The Beach Boys / The Journeymen Hermosa Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 11, 1962
The Beach Boys Pandora's Box Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 04, 1962
The Beach Boys Pandora's Box Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 03, 1962
The Beach Boys / Valjean / Maureen Arthur / the continentals
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Pickwick Recreation Center Burbank, California, United States
Sep 28, 1962
The Beach Boys Pandora's Box Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 27, 1962
The Beach Boys / Soupy Sales / Shelly Fabares / bobby vee / Joey Bishop / Jane Mansfield / DON GRADY / Troy Donahue / Annette Funicello / Donna Loren / Bobby Freeman Fox Theater Oakland, California, United States
Sep 14, 1962
The Beach Boys Morgan Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 25, 1962
The Beach Boys / jan and dean Reseda Jubilee Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 24, 1962
The Beach Boys Broadway Store Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 23, 1962
The Beach Boys Broadway Store Crenshaw Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 22, 1962
The Beach Boys Broadway Store Whittier Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 21, 1962
The Beach Boys Broadway Store Los Angeles, California, United States

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The Beach Boys / Valjean / Maureen Arthur / the continentals on Nov 3, 1962 [502-small]

The Beach Boys / Valjean / Maureen Arthur / the continentals
Nov 3, 1962
 Burbank, California, United States
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The Beach Boys on Dec 28, 1962 [150-small]

The Beach Boys
Dec 28, 1962
 Sacramento, California, United States
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The Beach Boys on Dec 27, 1962 [151-small]

The Beach Boys
Dec 27, 1962
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who were the original members of The Beach Boys?

The Beach Boys was founded by three brothers: Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson who had been playing music together for years. The band’s roots trace back to the late 1950s when Brian asked his high school friend Alan Jardine to join the band that would eventually become The Beach Boys. Jardine accepted and encouraged Brian to invite Mike Love, Brian's cousin, to join. Love also accepted, and in 1961 The Beach Boys released its first single “Surfin'.”

How old are the founding members of The Beach Boys?

Dennis Wilson passed away in 1983 followed by his brother Carl in 1998. However, three of the original members of The Beach Boys are still living:

  • Brian Wilson, born on June 20th 1942, is currently 81 years old.
  • Mike Love, born on March 15th 1941, is currently 83 years old.
  • Alan Jardine born on September 3rd 1942, is currently 81 years old.

When did The Beach Boys start?

While The Beach Boys did not release its first official single until November 27, 1961, members of the band had been creating music together since the late 1950s. While still teenagers, founding members Brian Wilson and Mike Love were performing concerts at their high school in Hawthorne, California along with other friends. Prior to this, Brian and his brothers Dennis and Carl, all founding members of The Beach Boys were already creating music together as children.

Where are The Beach Boys from?

The original five members of the Beach Boys are all from Hawthorne, California where they formed the band.

Both The Beach Boys and The Beatles were on which U.S. record label?

Both The Beach Boys and The Beatles were signed to Capitol Records. Other big acts signed by Capital include Frank Sinatra, fDuran Duran, Tina Turner, Pink Floyd, and many others.

What was The Beach Boys' debut album called?

On October 1, 1962, The Beach Boys released their first album Surfin’ Safari.

What was the original name of The Beach Boys?

Before becoming "The Beach Boys," the band was called "The Pendletones." This name was suggested by Mike Love. At that time, Pendleton was a popular type of woolen shirt worn. However, the executives at Capital Record changed the name to "The Beach Boys," a better reflection of the surfer-style music and aesthetic the band had already embraced.

Which group recorded a cover version of The Beach Boys' "Little Honda"?

The Hondells did a cover of the song "Little Honda." It reached ninth on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1964.

The Beach Boys' song "God Only Knows" was once called the "perfect" rock song by which individual?

It is rumored that Paul McCartney once called “God Only Knows” the “greatest song ever written.” After hearing it, he and John Lennon are said to have been inspired to write The Beatles song “Here, There, and Everywhere.”

How many concerts has The Beach Boys had?

The Beach Boys has had 5,518 concerts.

What genre is The Beach Boys?

The Beach Boys is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, United States, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Mellow Gold, Psychedelic Pop, Adult Standards, Baroque Pop, Brill Building Pop, Surf, Surf Rock, Sunshine Pop, Progressive Pop, and Vocal Surf.

When is the next The Beach Boys concert?

The next The Beach Boys concert is on May 24, 2024 at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. The bands performing are: The Beach Boys / Dave Mason.

When was the last The Beach Boys concert?

The last The Beach Boys concert was on April 28, 2024 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Morgan Wallen / HARDY / Bailey Zimmerman / The Beach Boys / Megan Moroney / Clint Black / Nate Smith / Pam Tillis / Charles Wesley Godwin / The War and Treaty / Ashley Cooke / Sam Barber / Brittney Spencer / Willie Jones / Dylan Schneider / Katie Pruitt / Miko Marks.

What setlist does The Beach Boys play live?

The songs that The Beach Boys performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 26, 2024 concert at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, United States:

  1. Do It Again
  2. Surfin' Safari
  3. Catch a Wave
  4. Rockaway Beach

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