“I never even dreamed of meeting The Beach Boys, let alone playing with them,” John Stamos, an unofficial guest touring band member, once told Kelly Clarkson on her talk show, recounting an 80s concert of theirs he went to while he was still a soap star.

Lead guitarist Carl Wilson largely took over as the leader of the Beach Boys as Brian’s health declined. He died in 1998 of lung cancer at age 51.

Beach Boys cover songs and tribute bands are a dime a dozen, but to see the rock legends ride the wave of their new tour to The Grand in Wilmington this summer is priceless. Tickets for this ...