Influences on The Beach Boys
Chuck Berry (The Beach Boys' "Surfin' U.S.A." mimics Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen" almost note for note. Berry was even awarded a co-writing credit for the song following litigation, although the royalties he received have always been a point of contention for Brian Wilson, who wrote the song's lyrics.)Johnny Otis
The Four Freshmen
The Ventures
The Beatles
Perry Como
Rosemary Clooney
Influenced by The Beach Boys
Paul McCartneyJan and Dean
Tom Petty
Velvet Underground
R.E.M.