The Recording Academy’s celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Beach Boys with A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys. Airing on CBS on Sunday, April 9, 2023, the special will feature performances of the band’s classic hits by artists including Charlie Puth, John Legend, Weezer, and Brandi Carlile. (Full lineup below.)
Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks, Sir Elton John, and Bruce Springsteen will also participate in the special, along with John Stamos (an occasional member of The Beach Boys), Jimmy Jam, and Drew Carey.
The Beach Boys and their So. California surfer vibe burst onto the pop music scene in the early 1960s. The band’s original lineup included brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Dennis Wilson, the only surfer in the group, passed away on December 28, 1983. Carl Wilson, the youngest brother, died of lung cancer on February 6, 1998.
Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, and Mike Love are the A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys featured guests. The Lifetime Achievement Award recipients have sold over 100 million records during their six-decade career.
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys Performers
“Darlin’” – Andy Grammer
“Sloop John B” – Beck
“Good Vibrations” – Beck, Jim James
“In My Room” – Brandi Carlile
“God Only Knows” – Brandi Carlile & John Legend
“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” – Charlie Puth
“Do You Wanna Dance” – Fall Out Boy
“Do It Again” – Foster the People
“Barbara Ann” – Hanson
“The Warmth of the Sun” – Norah Jones
“Surfer Girl” – Lady A
“Sail on Sailor” – John Legend
“Help Me Rhonda” – Little Big Town
“Surfin’ USA / Fun Fun Fun” – Luke Spiller & Taylor Momsen
“Don’t Worry Baby” – Michael McDonald & Take 6
“I Know There’s an Answer” – Mumford & Sons
“I Get Around” – My Morning Jacket
“Heroes and Villains” – Pentatonix
“Caroline No” – LeAnn Rimes
“You Still Believe in Me” – St. Vincent
“California Girls” – Weezer
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