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The Beach Boys replaced by John Stamos’ splinter group for upcoming shows in Florida
The Beach Boys have been removed from the schedule for two Walt Disney World shows in Orlando on 11 and 12 November, with John Stamos and his group, the California Sound, listed in their place. The change comes amid singer Mike Love’s ongoing health issues, though no reason for the Florida booking change has been confirmed.
Stamos has performed with the Beach Boys for decades, but the California Sound’s line-up is unknown. The band returned to the stage in Cincinnati and Nashville on 10 and 11 October after several months away; Love later said performing had lifted his spirits and that he was focusing on rehabilitation. The Beach Boys remain scheduled to play in Bristol, Virginia, on 13 November, and Love has not disclosed the health condition behind the cancelled summer tour.
In short
- Stamos and the California Sound replace the Beach Boys at two Florida shows.
- Mike Love is continuing rehabilitation after recent performances.
- The Beach Boys remain scheduled in Virginia on 13 November.
Explained simply
The Beach Boys are an American pop group known for 1960s songs such as “Good Vibrations” and “California Girls”. Mike Love, one of the group’s founding members, has continued to perform under the Beach Boys name with touring musicians.
John Stamos is an actor and musician who has performed with the Beach Boys over many years. His group, the California Sound, is a separate act; its line-up has not been announced. The Florida shows are part of the group’s scheduled appearances at Walt Disney World.
Love has had health problems and has spoken about rehabilitation, but the specific condition has not been made public. The group’s recent return to live performances, and its other scheduled dates, provide context for the change while leaving its reason unconfirmed.