Beach Boys Member Bruce Johnston Leaves Touring Band After 61 Years
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bruce Johnston, a Beach Boys member since 1965, is leaving the touring band after nearly six decades and around 6,000 concerts, leaving Mike Love as the last classic-era member on tour.
- Johnston plans to focus on songwriting and develop a speaking-engagement career, while still performing with the Beach Boys on special occasions, including the upcoming Hollywood Bowl concerts.
- Mike Love praised Johnston’s contributions and expressed support for his shift to songwriting and recording, anticipating future studio collaborations.
- Johnston’s replacement in the touring band is Chris Cron, a vocalist from the Beach Boys tribute group Pet Sounds Live, who has been performing with the band since February.
- Meanwhile, founding member Al Jardine continues to perform with Brian Wilson
