After stints in The Rolling Stones and a buddy to The Beach Boys, former Flame Blondie Chaplin is ready to rock once more.

Released 50 years ago, “Carl and the Passions—‘So Tough’” (1972) and “Holland” (1973) are marked out not only by the other Beach Boys stepping up to fill the gap left by Mr Wilson ...

When the Beach Boys play Jazz Fest ... its beauty and the harmonies balance the hard truth. Brian’s absence on Carl and the Passions—“So Tough” shows. For the album, Blondie Chaplin and drummer Ricky ...

During his tenure with The Beach Boys from 1972 to 1973, he made significant contributions to the band's music, particularly on the albums 'Carl and the Passions – So Tough' and 'Holland.' ...

The Beach Boys have announced a new limited ... California rock band’s 18th studio album, 1972’s Carl and the Passions – “So Tough,” and their follow-up, 1973’s Holland.

A new six-CD boxed set from the Beach Boys, titled “Sail On Sailor,” represents a point in time — specifically 1972 and the beginning of 1973 — when the venerable band was trying to get ...

The Beach Boys released its box set, "Sail On Sailor — 1972," which celebrates the band's work from 1972, including the release of studio album "Carl and the Passions — 'So Tough.'" ...

This could have been the Beach Boys’ breaking point. But that summer, the band, now led by guitarist Carl Wilson ... absolutely overflowing with so many good ideas and magical moments it ...

The Beach Boys in 1964, (L-R) Al Jardine, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson. CREDIT: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images/ The Beach Boys have announced a year-long celebration for ...

Beck, The Beach Boys (circa 1964), St. Vincent ... box set centring around the creation of 1972’s ‘Carl and the Passions – So Tough’ and 1973’s ‘Holland’, that featured 80 previously ...