told Rolling Stone<\/a> that \u201cIt\u2019s time for part three of my lengthy musical career! I can write songs forever and wait until you hear what\u2019s coming! As my major talent beyond singing is songwriting, now is the time to get serious again.\u201d<\/p>\nThe Beach Boys\u2019 Mike Love also said in a statement that \u201cBruce Johnston is one of the greatest songwriters, vocalists, and keyboardists of our time. We\u2019ve had the honor of his performance and participation for many many years with the Beach Boys. Change is always promised in life; today we find ourselves in a chapter of change, but not an end.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnston originally joined the group in 1965, filling in as a live vocalist in place of frontman Brian Wilson, and earning a vocal credit on \u201cCalifornia Girls.\u201d He left the band in 1972 to pursue solo work, and penned Barry Manilow\u2019s hit \u201cI Write The Songs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnston returned to the Beach Boys in 1978, and continued to tour as the only member besides Love from the band\u2019s original era. He also wrote several songs for the group, including \u201cDisney Girls (1957),\u201d \u201cDeirdre\u201d and \u201cTears in the Morning.\u201d Johnston will be replaced by Chris Cron, vocalist for the Beach Boys tribute band Pet Sounds Live.<\/p>\n
After Wilson\u2019s death last year, Beach Boys fans still have several occasions to hear the catalog live. Love\u2019s long-running edition of the Beach Boys will play three nights at the Hollywood Bowl over July 4 weekend (which Johnston said he\u2019ll sit in on). Founding member Al Jardine is touring with Brian Wilson\u2019s former backing ensemble, now called the Pet Sounds Band, with a set focused on the1977 LP \u201cThe Beach Boys Love You.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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