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The Beach Boys Facts Trivia Quiz

You will have to be more than the casual Beach Boy fan to get these right. GOOD LUCK!

A multiple-choice quiz by clownhead427. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
clownhead427

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,304

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Question 1 of 15

1. The five original members of The Beach Boys were, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and who? Hint

David Marks

Hal Blaine

Bruce Johnston

Al Jardine

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Question 2 of 15

2. How much money did each member of The Beach Boys make from their first single "Surfin"? Hint

$1,000.00

$200.00

$50.00

$2,500.00

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Question 3 of 15

3. In what year did the group release their mega-hit "Good Vibrations"? Hint

1967

1966

1965

1964

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Question 4 of 15

4. Brian Wilson is the youngest Wilson brother.

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. The album, "Little Deuce Coupe", was a big seller for The Beach Boys. It was on the charts for 46 weeks, and got as high as #4 in the USA. What year was this album released? Hint

1962

1965

1964

1963

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which member of the band didn't usually play an instrument? Hint

Al Jardine

Mike Love

Carl Wilson

Dennis Wilson

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Question 7 of 15

7. In what Southern California town did the Beach Boys grow up? Hint

Torrance

Hawthorne

Oceanside

La Jolla

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Question 8 of 15

8. What Beach Boy song, written by Brian Wilson, did Paul McCartney refer to as "the most beautiful song ever written"? Hint

Surfer Girl

Don't Worry Baby

In My Room

God Only Knows

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Question 9 of 15

9. Dennis Wilson died in December of 1983. How did Dennis die? Hint

overdose

car accident

drowned

plane crash

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which one of these huge Beach Boy hits did Brian Wilson have nothing to do with? Hint

I Get Around

Kokomo

Fun, Fun, Fun

California Girls

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Question 11 of 15

11. Carl Wilson was the second member of the band to pass away. What year did Carl die? Hint

1998

1997

1999

2000

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Question 12 of 15

12. After Carl died, The Beach Boys took a few months off. When they began touring again, who had replaced Carl? Hint

Stan Love

Bruce Johnston

Philip Bardowell

Mike Meros

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1981, Carl Wilson left the group to embark on a solo career.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. Where was Al Jardine born? Hint

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Weirton, West Virginia

Seattle, Washington

Lima,Ohio

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was the title of Brian Wilson's autobiography? Hint

In My Room

Still Cruisin'

Wouldn't It Be Nice

Surfer Boy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The five original members of The Beach Boys were, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and who?

Answer: Al Jardine

Of course it's Al Jardine! David Marks replaced Al for a short time in the early 60's while Al attended dental school. Bruce joined the group in in the mid 60's, and Hal Blaine was a studio drummer that they used on some albums.

2. How much money did each member of The Beach Boys make from their first single "Surfin"?

Answer: $200.00

They only made $200.00 a piece for "Surfin'" which prompted Al to quit the group and go to dental school. Al rejoined the band about a year after he left, and said the following: "I'd rather be doing this than be bent over looking at somebody's bridge work."

3. In what year did the group release their mega-hit "Good Vibrations"?

Answer: 1966

"Good Vibrations" was released as a single in October, 1966. It later appeared on The "Smiley Smile" album in 1967.

4. Brian Wilson is the youngest Wilson brother.

Answer: False

Brian is actually the oldest Wilson brother. Brian was born in June of 1942. Dennis was born in December of 1944, and Carl was the youngest, born in December of 1946.

5. The album, "Little Deuce Coupe", was a big seller for The Beach Boys. It was on the charts for 46 weeks, and got as high as #4 in the USA. What year was this album released?

Answer: 1963

"Little Deuce Coupe" was released on October 7th, 1963.

6. Which member of the band didn't usually play an instrument?

Answer: Mike Love

Mike didn't play anything, except for a little bit of "Shut Down". Al played rhythm guitar. Carl played lead guitar, and Dennis was the drummer.

7. In what Southern California town did the Beach Boys grow up?

Answer: Hawthorne

The Beach Boys grew up in Hawthorne California. They all graduated from Hawthorne High, except for Mike, who didn't graduate at all.

8. What Beach Boy song, written by Brian Wilson, did Paul McCartney refer to as "the most beautiful song ever written"?

Answer: God Only Knows

The correct answer is "God Only Knows" from the "Pet Sounds" album.

9. Dennis Wilson died in December of 1983. How did Dennis die?

Answer: drowned

Dennis drowned in December 1983, just days after his 39th birthday.

10. Which one of these huge Beach Boy hits did Brian Wilson have nothing to do with?

Answer: Kokomo

Brian had nothing to do with "Kokomo". "Kokomo" was written by Mike Love and John Phillips from "The Mamas and The Papas". Brian wrote or produced, or wrote AND produced the other choices. Kokomo was #1 in the USA in 1988.

11. Carl Wilson was the second member of the band to pass away. What year did Carl die?

Answer: 1998

Carl lost his battle with cancer on February 6th, 1998.

12. After Carl died, The Beach Boys took a few months off. When they began touring again, who had replaced Carl?

Answer: Philip Bardowell

Philip Bardowell replaced Carl. Actually, Philip was already touring with them as a guitar player. After Carl's death, Philip moved to the front line, and took over Carl's vocal parts. Bruce had already been on the front line, Mike Meros was a member of the back-up band as a keyboard player, and Stan Love is Mike's brother, and isn't involved with the group. Philip left the group in 2002 and is currently touring with Dean Torrence from Jan and Dean.

13. In 1981, Carl Wilson left the group to embark on a solo career.

Answer: true

Oddly enough, Carl did leave The Beach Boys for about a year and a half. He recorded an album, and toured. His album flopped, and he was back with The Beach Boys by mid 1982.

14. Where was Al Jardine born?

Answer: Lima,Ohio

Al was born in Lima Ohio. The family moved to California a few years later. Lima is a small town near Toledo.

15. What was the title of Brian Wilson's autobiography?

Answer: Wouldn't It Be Nice

Brian's book was titled "Wouldn't It Be Nice". It came out in 1988. Brian claims to have written only pieces of it, and he also claims that he never even saw the finished product before it hit the stores.

Source: Author clownhead427

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