Jim Murphy wrote the book, literally, on the early days of the Beach Boys! He's a great researcher, excellent writer, incredible fan and a very, very nice guy! You can find more, including stories that didn't make the book, at Jim's website: https://becomingthebeachboys.com Enjoy!
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