Their only official book, The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys captures the group's astounding rise from Hawthorne garage band to internationally renowned act, covering the release of their first single, Surfin', up to their 1980 Independence Day concert at the National Mall in Washington D.C., for an audience of over half a million people. Through their unique sound, incredibly complex harmonies, and use of innovative recording techniques, The Beach Boys continue to inspire musicians. What's more, they've become woven into the cultural fabric of America. This edition documents how it happened.