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Beach Boys Soar to No. 14 After Wilson's Passing

6/29/2025

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The Beach Boys have made a triumphant return to the Top 40, soaring to No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 200 with their greatest hits album, "Sounds of Summer." This marks their highest chart position in over two decades, coming on the heels of co-founder Brian Wilson's passing on June 11, 2025, evoking a wave of nostalgia and celebration for their timeless music.

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The Beach Boys have made a triumphant return to the Top 40, soaring to No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 200 with their greatest hits album, "Sounds of Summer." This marks their highest chart position in over two decades, coming on the heels of co-founder Brian Wilson's passing on June 11, 2025, evoking a wave of nostalgia and celebration for their timeless music.