A Complete Timeline of the Complicated History of The Beach Boys

In 1962, The Beach Boys signed with Capitol Records after the local success of “Surfin’.” The deal quickly elevated them from a regional act to a nationally distributed band, giving them access to professional studios and wider promotion.

Capitol pushed rapid releases, and the band delivered. Early singles captured youthful energy and simple pleasures, establishing a recognizable sound that fit perfectly with early-1960s American pop radio.