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The Lost Beach Boy: The True Story of David Marks, One of the Founding Members of the "Beach Boys" (Hardcover)

by Jon Stebbins (Author), David Marks (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books; illustrated edition edition (8 Mar 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852273917
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852273910
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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"'He just kept learning and learning more guitar and he turned into a great guitar player' Brain Wilson, Beach Boy"


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His name may not be familiar, but David Marks was one of the original founding members of the Beach Boys. His signature joined those of Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson and their cousin Mike Love at Capitol Records in 1962. He grew up with the Wilson family, moving into a house across the street from them, and started playing music with them soon after. His signature sound is on "Surfin' U.S.A.", "Shut Down", "Hawaii" and many more. He played and sang on the Beach Boys' first string of national sold-out tours and television appearances. Then one day he vanished from the public eye. Over time, David's name disappeared from the history books and the Beach Boys' story was rewritten, only this time David did not feature. For many years, the public and critics were unaware of the important role David Marks played in the formation of the Beach Boys. Now, for the first time, "The Lost Beach Boy" reveals the truth behind one of the most influential bands ever. As a lifelong friend of each member of the band David Marks is uniquely placed to bring this extraordinary story to life. This is the compelling true story of one of the greatest bands of all time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Lost Beach Boy...is home, 15 Mar 2007
By Brian Davies (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
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Jon Stebbins, the author of the highly acclaimed Dennis Wilson biography, The Real Beach Boy, has returned to the tangled and turbulent history of "America's band" only this time the subject matter is one of the (unfairly) lesser known and often glossed over participants in their endlessly fascinating story. David Marks, thrust into the spotlight of the white-hot American pop music furnace of the early 60s, was only 13 in 1962 when he became one of the original signatures on the Beach Boys Capitol records contract.He featured on at least four of their early albums and countless classic tracks as rhythm guitarist but by October the following year he was gone and, as far as the Beach Boys management (the Wilson brothers' dad, Murry) was concerned, was persona non grata in the music business, seemingly for having the temerity to stand up to him. Nothing, however, in BB world is ever that cut and dried and the real story and subsequent events in David's turbulent and often troubled life make this one of the best BB-related reads in a long time. Whilst biographers of Brian Wilson tend to appear almost hagiographic, Stebbins' portrayal of his subject comes with no sugar coating, this effect being helped by Marks' total honesty in providing source material and a candour that is breathtaking and admirable. As ever with Jon Stebbins writing, a deep emotional core and attachment is apparent - his feel and empathy for his subjects are always a vital asset whilst never losing the necessary journalistic impartiality that is key to such a project. Definitely one for Beach Boys fans but also anyone interested in a slice of American music history, this book comes with an unreserved recommendation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lost ... but now deservedly found, 17 May 2007
By M. C. Searles (England) - See all my reviews
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I've got an awful lot of time for both Jon Stebbins and David Marks. Jon's previous book on Beach Boy Dennis Wilson was, and is, an astonishing read - and I approached his new tome with excited anticipation. And I wasn't disappointed. David now rightfully deserves his place in the history of this legendary band, something that for years he wasn't afforded, or he chose not to accept - and judging by the facts that are now brought into the light with this great read every due credit is now justified.
The research that Stebbins put into the book, the small details, the minor facts, all pull it together into one fascinating story. How the band formed, the early tours, the often misjudged theory of David being replaced by Al Jardine, his departure from the line-up ... and the many lost years before his return to the Beach Boys fold during the late 80's/early 90's.
If you are the slightest bit curious as to the early years of the Beach Boys and how it all began, or if you are a serious follower of the band, or even if you are simply a music enthusiast and enjoy a good tale of survival and rediscovery then this is a fine, fine place to start. Highly recommended.
And as for David himself ... simply search out any of his musical endeavours to be blown away by his immense talent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top Marks! for this good read, 18 Jul 2009
By A. Gornall (England) - See all my reviews
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This is a must read for all Beach Boy/Brian Wilson fans and anyone interested in popular music, especially the 60's.
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