About the Book
In the book, Mike Love tells his own story for the first time, of how a sheet-metal
apprentice became the quintessential front man for America's most successful rock
band, singing in more than 5,600 concerts in 26 countries. Love also narrates
the stories behind his lyrics for pop classics such as "Good Vibrations”
(which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year), "California
Girls," "Surfin' USA," and "Kokomo.”
As a founding member of the Beach Boys, Mike Love has spent an extraordinary fifty-five years, and
counting, as the group's lead singer and principal lyricist. The Beach Boys,
from their California
roots to their international fame, are a unique American story -- one of
overnight success and age-defying longevity; of musical genius and reckless
self-destruction; of spirituality, betrayal, and forgiveness -- and Love is the
only band member to be part of it each and every step.
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