Also known as: Beach Boys, The
Origin: Hawthorne, CA, USA
Although not really considered a psychedelic band, the Beach Boys did dabble quite successfully in the genre throughout the mid to late 60s. Many consider their pinnacle 1966 LP Pet Sounds a psychedelic masterpiece, but one shouldn't forget some later works found on their Friends and 20/20 LPs. Hailing from the Los Angeles suburb of Hawthorn, CA, the Beach Boys are considered by most to have been the most successful U.S. rock and roll band of the 1960s. Original members included the three Wilson brothers: Brian (vocals, bass, piano), Dennis (drums) and Carl (lead guitar, vocals), along with th…