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'Forever Grateful' Beach Boys Icon Quits Live Touring Band After 61 Years
After six decades, Bruce Johnston focuses on songwriting and speaking, with tribute-act frontman Cron replacing him on tour and special performances planned.
- After performing with the Beach Boys for six decades, Bruce Johnston announced on March 4 he is leaving touring to focus on songwriting.
- Focusing on his songwriting, Johnston plans to write, record, and pursue speaking engagements with help from John Stamos, as he leaves touring to focus on his music and talks.
- Chris Cron, frontman of Pet Sounds Live, will replace Bruce Johnston on tour and continue fronting his cover band, while Johnston said he will join special shows including The Hollywood Bowl on July 2, writing `This isn't goodbye, it's see you soon.`
- With Johnston stepping back, Mike Love remains the only original member touring, praising Johnston's songwriting and calling the change a new chapter for The Beach Boys.
- Against a backdrop of past departures, Johnston expects near-term studio collaborations and new songs, saying he will work in the studio soon.
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