The Beach Boys to Play State Theatre, 8/7

As THE BEACH BOYS mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America's musical history. THE BEACH BOYS: 50 YEARS OF GOOD VIBRATIONS will pull into town to perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7 at the historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. Synonymous with the California lifestyle, The Beach Boys became an American icon to fans around the world.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 13 at the State Theatre Box Office, charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

Since lead-singer Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys' first hit, "Surfin'" in 1961, dozens of the band's chart-toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth including "Surfin' USA," "Surfer Girl," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "I Get Around," "California Girls," "Help Me Rhonda," "Barbara Ann," "Good Vibrations," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," "Rock and Roll Music" and "Kokomo."

The Beach Boys have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold Record awards. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers were also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history.

Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys, Capitol/EMI's 30-track collection of the band's biggest hits, has achieved triple-platinum success with sales of more than three million copies in the U.S. since its release.

The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who along with Jeffrey Foskett, Brian Eichenburger, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten, continue the legacy of the iconic American band. This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.

Hennepin Theatre Trust, owner of the historic Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres, is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to arts-inspired community cultural development. The Trust is located in the WeDo MPLS Cultural District. Learn more at HennepinTheatreTrust.org and WeDoMpls.org

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