Beach Boys played Toledo Sports Arena in 1965

[metal flake paint]

There probably were at least a few Midwest farmers’ daughters in the crowd of more than 5,000 teenagers for the 8:15 p.m. concert at the Toledo Sports Arena. Armed with cameras and binoculars, the teens turned out on May 20, 1965, to hear the Beach Boys, one of the latest sensations from California.

Sylvania youth reporter, Linda Furney — who went on to become an Ohio state senator — interviewed the band members and reported on the concert for The Blade. Blade photographer Lee Merkle captured her during her interview with, from left, Al Jardine, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, and Bruce Johnston. Johnston was pinch-hitting for Brian Wilson, who was working on new recordings in California and didn’t make the trip.

The Beach Boys said they loved their work, but found traveling tiring and rigourous. Each of their tours meant two to three weeks on the road. Members of the band said they liked surfing, and enthusiastically embraced the lastest fad — skateboarding. Asked what they thought about the hysterical fans and their screaming, drummer Dennis, referred to as “the sexy one,” remarked he digs them. He also told Miss Furney that he loves the latest fad of long hair, although the others said they prefer a clean cut.

Sharing the stage that night with the Beach Boys were the Vandaliers and Hank Campbell.

Going full circle, the Beach Boys are slated to appear at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania Saturday as part of the band’s 50th anniversary celebration.

http://www.toledoblade.com/memories/2014/05/19/Monday-Memories-The-Kings-of-Surf.html

[bgas]

Funny that the article didn't spell Glen's name correctly....

[Rocker]

Very cool. Thank you!

Here's the picture:




There must be many unseen or at least not very well known pictures of the Beach Boys from that era.
IIRC this was posted in the pictures-thread but these are quite rare I guess. Also check out the descriptions; Dennis singing "Long tall texan"
http://thm-photos.smugmug.com/Music/BEACH-BOYS-1965/1383175_Nr96cc

Just go to goole and type in Beach Boys and whatever year you're looking for and you'll find some stuff.
For example:





WAKY's Tim Tyler with the Beach Boys at their first Louisville concert (July 1964)




August 26, 1965, the Beach Boys in concert: Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, WAKY DJ George Williams, Al Jardine, WAKY DJ Tim Tyler, WAKY DJ Jim Brand, and Bruce Johnson.
The girls were the WAKY Dancers.


Source: http://www.79waky.com/photos2a.htm

[metal flake paint]

I'm guessing that this (horizontally flipped) photo was taken during their appearance on the "Age Tendre Et Tete Du Bois" TV show, 1964.

[retrokid67]

Dennis sang Long Tall Texan?

[metal flake paint]

Dennis sang Long Tall Texan?

It's possible, although it's the first I've read of it. Since it's a song associated with Mike, which he enjoyed singing, and as he was present at the concert, I think it more likely that Dennis sang "Do You Wanna Dance" or perhaps "The Wanderer."

[Rocker]

Dennis sang Long Tall Texan?

It's possible, although it's the first I've read of it. Since it's a song associated with Mike, which he enjoyed singing, and as he was present at the concert, I think it more likely that Dennis sang "Do You Wanna Dance" or perhaps "The Wanderer."

That's more likely of course. I was just paraphrasing the author's comment.

[retrokid67]

Dennis sang Long Tall Texan?

It's possible, although it's the first I've read of it. Since it's a song associated with Mike, which he enjoyed singing, and as he was present at the concert, I think it more likely that Dennis sang "Do You Wanna Dance" or perhaps "The Wanderer."

That's more likely of course. I was just paraphrasing the author's comment.

yea that would make more sense, I can't even imagine him singing that