The Beach Boys are an iconic American rock band, active from 1961 to present. They are led by founding members Mike Love and Brian Wilson and are widely credited with defining the surf music genre of the 1960s. Some of their most famous hits include "Wouldn't It Be Nice?," "California Girls," and "Good Vibrations." The Beach Boys have an impressive discography of over thirty studio albums, thirteen live albums, and dozens of compilation albums. They have also amassed an extensive collection of awards, including three Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2001 Grammy Awards. Over the course of their long career, the band has continued to influence generations of music lovers around the world.