The band will perform in Redondo Beach, California on May 4th
John Stamos will join The Beach Boys as a special guest for their performance at Southern California’s BeachLife Festival on Sunday, May 4th. The announcement follows Stamos’ recent outing with the internationally renowned group last year as part of the Endless Summer Gold 2024 Tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beach Boys’ iconic Endless Summer album, and Stamos’ memorable performance with the band at Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California.
Stamos has had a longstanding relationship with The Beach Boys dating back to July 4, 1985 when he played his first official show with the iconic band at the Washington Monument, for close to a million people. Stamos aimed to introduce a younger generation to the timeless music of The Beach Boys and prominently featured the band on Full House and his subsequent television shows. Throughout almost four decades, he has maintained an enduring friendship with The Beach Boys and has captivated audiences on various worldwide tours. Stamos has appeared in several of their music videos and even directed the video for their song “Hot Fun in the Summertime.” One of his most notable contributions was his appearance in their chart-topping hit single “Kokomo.” Stamos enthusiastically describes The Beach Boys music as “heart music,” explaining how it bypasses the brain and goes directly to the heart.
“It was 1961 and Dennis Wilson and I were fishing off the Redondo Beach Breakwater, not far from the pier,” shares The Beach Boys’ Mike Love. “We spoke of surfing and how there was no song with lyrics about the beloved sport that the South Bay surfers were wild about. That led to Brian and I coming up with our first song to hit the radio, called ‘Surfin’.’ Performing at BeachLife six decades later is truly a homecoming for us. What could be more perfect than The Beach Boys at BeachLife? Well, being joined by our longtime friend and drummer, John Stamos makes our Sunday afternoon even more special. It’s going to be a festival to remember so get there fast so we can take it slow, we’re going to bring Kokomo to Redondo and it’s going to be Fun, Fun, Fun!”
The Beach Boys remain at the forefront of music and culture through their recent projects. In May, The Beach Boys documentary debuted on Disney+, offering fans a comprehensive look at the band’s journey from their humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential acts in music history. Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, the film features never-before-seen footage, interviews with band members including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston, and contributions from other industry luminaries such as Lindsey Buckingham and Janelle Monáe. The documentary soundtrack, available via Capitol/UMe, includes classic Beach Boys hits and the bonus track “Little Blue Bathing Suit” by Stephen Sanchez.
The Beach Boys also recently released their only official book, The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys, in collaboration with Genesis Publications. This hardcover edition chronicles their meteoric rise, from their first single, “Surfin’,” to their iconic 1980 Independence Day concert.
BeachLife Festival returns for its sixth year taking over Redondo Beach’s picturesque waterfront May 2-4, 2025. BeachLife 2025 will feature headlining sets from Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, and Alanis Morissette, as well as Train, O.A.R., Pretenders, Cake, Mt. Joy, Jackson Browne, and many more.
Since launching in 2019, the festival has quickly established a reputation for combining the best of Southern California’s idyllic culture into a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with something for everyone. Beyond the incredible live music, the festival also features wide-ranging food and drink offerings from acclaimed chefs, art installations and onsite activations highlighting various brand-led interactive experiences, fan engagements and philanthropic, sustainable initiatives.
