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Starting in 1967, Wilson gradually abdicated control to the rest of the band, assuming a reduced level of input due to mental health and substance abuse issues. Though the more democratic incarnation of the Beach Boys recorded a string of albums in various musical styles that garnered international critical and commercial success, the group struggled to reclaim their commercial momentum in America despite once being seen as the primary competitors to [[the Beatles]]. Since the 1980s, there has been much legal-wrangling among the group members over royalties, songwriting credits, and use of the band's name. Dennis Wilson drowned in December 1983, and Carl died of lung cancer in February 1998. After Carl's death, a number of versions of the band, each fronted by a surviving member of the original quintet, continued to tour into the 2000s. In 2012, the surviving Beach Boys put aside their differences, recorded a [[That's Why God Made the Radio|new album]], and embarked on a [[The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour|full-scale reunion tour]].
The Beach Boys have often been called "America's Band",<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-cherry070802.asp "Still America's Band: The Beach Boys Today"] Kevin M. Cherry. ''[[National Review]]''. Published July 8, 2002. Retrieved July 12, 2008.</ref> and [[Allmusic]] has stated that their "unerring ability ... made them America's first, best rock band."<ref name="allmusic">[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3640|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic "The Beach Boys – Overview"]. John Bush. [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved July 12, 2008.</ref> The group have had over
==1958–1966: The Beach Boys under Brian Wilson==
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