The Top 11 Beach Boys

Catch the wave of surf rock nostalgia as "The Top 11" dives into the legendary lineup of The Beach Boys. From the core group to the extended family, this special summer edition explores the musicians who created some of the most iconic summer anthems of all time. Uncover fascinating facts about the band's varied roster, like Jeff Foskett's uncanny vocal similarity to Brian Wilson and Blondie Chaplin's tenure with the Rolling Stones. As the countdown reaches its crescendo, the true mastermind behind the Beach Boys' innovative sound is revealed - the musical genius Brian Wilson. This episode is a must-listen for any fan of timeless California cool.

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Episode Transcript

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Callaroga Shark Media. Welcome to aspecial summer edition of the Top Eleven.
Today, we're diving into the worldof surf rock and counting down the top
eleven members of the Beach Boys.From the core group to the extended family,
these musicians have created some of themost iconic summer anthems of all time.

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Kicking off our list is South Africanmusician Ricky Fatar, who joined the
band in nineteen seventy two as adrummer and vocalist, appearing on the albums
Karl and The Passions, So Toughand Holland. Ricky Fatar also had a
successful career as a session drummer,playing with artists such as Bonnie Rait and
Joe Walsh. At number ten,we have Jeff Foskett, who served as

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a touring member of The Beach Boysfrom nineteen eighty one to nineteen ninety providing
vocals and guitar. Fun fact,Jeff Foskett's voice was so similar to Brian
Wilson's that he often sang Brian partsduring live performances. Rocking into the number
nine spot is Blondie Chaplin, whojoined the band in nineteen seventy two as
a vocalist and guitarist, contributing tothe albums Carl and the Passions, So

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Tough and Holland fun Fact. BlondieChaplin went on to tour with the Rolling
Stones and played on their album TattooYou. At number eight, we have
David Marx, one of the originalmembers of the Beach Boys. He played
rhythm guitar on the band's first fouralbums before leaving in nineteen sixty three.

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Fun fact. David Marx rejoined theBeach Boys in nineteen ninety seven for their
Stars and Stripes Volume one album andtoured with the band until nineteen ninety nine.
Sailing into the number seven spot isBruce Johnston, who joined the Beach
Boys in nineteen sixty five as avocalist and keyboardist, replacing Glenn Campbell.
Fun fact. Bruce Johnston wrote thelyrics to Barry Manilow's hit song I Write

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the Songs. At number six,we have Darreleds Dragon, also known as
Captain from the duo Captain and Taneil. Dragon played keyboards for The Beach Boys
in the early nineteen seventies. Funfact. Daryl Dragon met his future wife
and musical partner Tony while working withthe Beach Boys. Number five is John
Stamos uncle Jesse himself. John Stamosdrummed and sang with the Beach Boys at

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various points throughout the nineteen eighties andnineties, even appearing in their music video
for Kokomo. At number four,we have founding member Al Jardine, whose
vocals and guitar work have been anintegral part of the Beach Boys sound since
the beginning. Al Jardine was thelead vocalist on the band's first number one
hit, help Me Ronder. Harmonizinginto the number three spot is Carl Wilson,

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Bryan's younger brother and a founding memberof the band. Carl's lead vocals
and guitar work were essential to theBeach Boys sound. Carl Wilson was the
lead vocalist on several of the band'smost iconic songs, including God Only Knows
and Good Vibrations. When we comeback, we'll reveal our top two Beach
Boys members of all time Don't GoAway. At number two, we have

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Mike Love, the band's lead lyricistand one of its most recognizable voices.
Love's nasal tenor and energetic stage presencehave been a trademark of the Beach Boys
live shows for decades, and toppingour list at number one is the musical
genius behind the Beach boys most innovativeand enduring work, Brian Wilson. As
the band's primary songwriter, arranger andproducer, Brian's influence on popular music cannot

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be overstated. Fun fact, BrianWilson's masterpiece, the album pet Sounds,
was a major influence on the BeatlesSergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts club band. There
you have it, folks, TheTop eleven members of the Beach Boys,
from the core group to the extendedfamily, these musicians have provided the soundtrack
to countless summers and left an indeliblemark on popular music. Join us next

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time for another exciting countdown on theTop eleven, and remember, although the
Beach Boys don't have any AI membersyet, portions of this podcast may have
been created with the help of AI. Until then, catch a wave and
hang loose.