28 Bands That Changed Their Name (and Got Big)

July 30, 2025 by Marcos Perrone

#13: The Beach Boys (formerly The Pendletones)

Originally The Pendletones, a nod to a popular flannel shirt, they got renamed The Beach Boys without their consent by their label. The name captured the California vibe they’d become famous for.

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28 Bands That Changed Their Name (and Got Big)

#13: The Beach Boys (formerly The Pendletones)

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