Legendary '60s Band Hits Highest Chart Rank in Nearly 60 Years

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Legendary '60s Band Hits Highest Chart Rank in Nearly 60 Years originally appeared on Parade.
Nearly six decades after the release of one of their most iconic albums, The Beach Boys are back on the charts.
Following the death of founding member Brian Wilson on June 11, the legendary band's music catalog saw a massive 184% surge in U.S. equivalent album units for the week ending June 12 — climbing to 31,000 units, according to Billboard.
Their classic 1966 album Pet Sounds reentered the Billboard 200 at its highest ranking in nearly 60 years.
But that wasn't the only album gaining traction. Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys, released in 2003, jumped from No. 180 to No. 52 on the same chart.
The renewed interest in their music comes in the wake of Wilson's passing. While his official cause of death has not been disclosed, reports noted that the 81-year-old struggled with dementia in his later years.
The Beach Boys, formed in 1961, originally consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis and CarlWilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. Together, they became one of the most influential bands in music history, pioneering the surf rock genre.
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Jardine reflected on his final visit with Wilson. He and his wife, Mary Ann, stopped by the producer's home in Southern California while en route to Carmel.
'The first thing he did is he looked at me, right in my eyes. He said, 'You started the band,'' Jardine recalled. 'I said, 'Okay, well Brian, thank you, but you had a little bit to do with it too.''
Though Wilson's involvement with the group changed over the years, he and Jardine remained close. In recent times, Jardine would visit every few months to stay connected.
'The band would get together and sing for him. He wouldn't participate, but the idea was to keep him involved,' Jardine said. 'It was really cool. He was having difficulties, but he seemed to be recovering. So [his death] has been quite a shock.'
Legendary '60s Band Hits Highest Chart Rank in Nearly 60 Years first appeared on Parade on Jun 18, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.