Premise: The Beach Boys are an American rock band formed in Hawthorne , California , in 1961 . Distinguished by their vocal harmonies and early surf songs , they are one of the most influential acts of the rock era . The group , led by their principal songwriter and producer Brian , pioneered novel approaches to popular music form and production , combining their affinities for jazz-based vocal groups , 1950s rock and roll , and black R&B to create their unique sound .
Hypothesis: The Beach Boys was a religious group.
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