Beach Boys legend Bruce Johnston steps away from touring after nearly 60 years with the band, marking the end of an era for the iconic California group.

Bruce Johnston, longtime member of the Beach Boys, has announced his departure from the group after more than 60 years. “It’s time for Part Three of my lengthy musical career!” Johnston explained in a statement shared with Rolling Stone.

My time at that camp was total magic.” Johnston joined the legendary Beach Boys in 1965 when Brian Wilson stopped touring to focus on studio work. While he left the group for short periods of time over the years,

Bruce Johnston has been a part of the Beach Boys for 61 years. Today he revealed that he’s leaving the touring band, and Mike Love will be the last remaining classic-era member on the road. Johnston joined in 1965 when Brian Wilson,

Bruce Johnston is stepping away from touring with The Beach Boys after more than six decades. Johnston, 83, confirmed in a statement to Rolling Stone on Wednesday, March 4, that he is officially

This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you soon. I am forever grateful to be a part of the Beach Boys musical legacy.” Rolling Stone said that Mike Love of the Beach Boys also provided a statement in which he called Johnston “one of the greatest songwriters,

Johnston’s departure marks the end of an era: for the past 28 years, except the 2012 reunion tour, he has been the only original member touring alongside Mike Love. His influence on the band extends beyond performance;