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‘Lost Beach Boy’ David Marks looks back on his early days beside the Wilson
AL JARDINE WILL be the first to tell you he didn’t play much guitar for the Beach Boys in the Sixties. Early Beach Boys albums — like Surfin’ Safari (1962) and Surfin’ U.S.A. (1963) — feature plenty o
June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025
BRIAN WILSON shaped the ’60s pop-culture revolution, culminating in The Beach Boys’ masterpiece: Pet Sounds . But where did his incomparable songwriting gifts come from? Stephen Troussé investigates, while former bandmates and collaborators recall a genius at work. “He was a miracle, a walking miracle,” we learn. “There’ll never be another one like him. Everybody loved Brian.”
Strawbs co-founder Dave Cousins died in July following a long illness. The singer, songwriter and guitarist enjoyed an active musical career spanning more than six decades and has been name-checked by many musicians as a key influence and inspiration. We reflect on his rich legacy and reveal plans for a number of posthumous releases, including the long-awaited new Strawbs album.
The underappreciated rhythm guitarist joins Guitarist to recollect on Brian Wilson’s legacy and The Beach Boys’ impact on 60s surf and guitar culture
