Happy 60th Birthday, ‘Pet Sounds’: Beach Boys Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston Recall the Making and Aftermath of One of Rock’s Greatest Albums
The Beach Boys' iconic album 'Pet Sounds' celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Originally seen as a lesser work, it is now regarded as one of the greatest albums in rock history. The anniversary is marked by special vinyl reissues and a celebration attended by surviving band members.
- ▪The album 'Pet Sounds' was released on May 16, 1966.
- ▪Fresh vinyl reissues of the album are being released, including a special edition for audiophiles.
- ▪A celebration party was held at Capitol Tower in Hollywood with surviving members Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston.
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Home Music News May 17, 2026 9:19am PT Happy 60th Birthday, ‘Pet Sounds’: Beach Boys Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston Recall the Making and Aftermath of One of Rock’s Greatest Albums By Chris Willman Plus Icon Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic ChrisWillman Latest Happy 60th Birthday, ‘Pet Sounds’: Beach Boys Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston Recall the Making and Aftermath of One of Rock’s Greatest Albums 11 minutes ago Has Raye Already Busted Into the Pantheon of Great 21st-Century Entertainers? This Year’s Smashing Tour Has Told the Tale 19 hours ago Hayley Williams Is the Fierce, Fun, Finely Tuned Rock Star We Need, as Her ‘Bachelorette Party’ Theater Tour Winds Down at the Wiltern: Concert Review 2 days ago See All Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for…
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