Skip to main contentSkip to main content
Register for more free articles.
Log in Sign up
Back to homepage
Subscriber Login
Keep reading with a digital access subscription.
Subscribe now
You have permission to edit this collection.
Edit
Arizona Daily Star
81°
  • Sign in
  • Subscribe Now
  • Manage account
  • Logout
    • Manage account
    • e-Newspaper
    • Logout
  • News
    • Sign up for newsletters
    • Local
    • Arizona
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • SaddleBrooke
    • Politics
    • Archives
    • News Tip
  • Arizona Daily Star
    • E-edition
    • E-edition-Tutorial
    • Archives
    • Special Sections
    • Merchandise
    • Circulars
    • Public Notices
    • Readers' Choice Awards
    • Buyer's Edge
  • Obituaries
    • Share Your Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a Letter
    • Submit guest opinion
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Opinion & Editorials
    • National Columnists
  • Sports
    • Arizona Wildcats
    • Greg Hansen
    • High Schools
    • Roadrunners
  • Lifestyles
    • Events Calendar
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Movies & TV
    • Movie Listings
    • Music
    • Comics
    • Games
    • Columns
    • Play
    • Home & Gardening
    • Health
    • Get Healthy
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
    • Retro Tucson
    • History
    • Travel
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Community Pages
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Join the community
    • News tip
    • Share video
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Shop Local
    • Jobs
    • Homes
    • Freedom RV AZ
    • Marketplace
    • I Love A Deal
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage My Account
    • Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Subscribe
    • Contact us
  • Mobile Apps
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Arizona Daily Star
News+
Read Today's E-edition
Arizona Daily Star
News+
  • Log In
  • $1 for 3 months
    Subscribe Now
    • Manage account
    • e-Newspaper
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Wildcats
  • Lifestyles
  • Newsletters
  • Comics & Puzzles
  • Buyer's Edge
  • Jobs
  • Freedom RV AZ
  • 81° Clear
Share This
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
Photos: The Beach Boys at Tucson's AVA in April
Share this
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
  • Print

Photos: The Beach Boys at Tucson's AVA in April

  • Apr 24, 2012
  • Apr 24, 2012 Updated Apr 20, 2013

The Beach Boys opened their 50th Anniversary Tour at the AVA Amphitheater, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, their first tour together with Brian Wilson in more than 40 years.

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson, upper left, Al Jardine, Mike Love, and David Marks of The Beach Boys perform in their first concert together in more than 40 years at the opening night of their 50th Anniversary tour at Casino del Sol's AVA Amphitheater, Tues. April 24, 2012.

Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Guitarist Al Jardine acknowledges Brian Wilson on the piano as The Beach Boys wrap up their opening number.

Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson waves to the crowd after wrapping up the first song of the night.

Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson, left, plays piano while guitarist Al Jardine and lead singer Mike Love take center stage at the AVA Amphitheater.

Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Keyboardist Bruce Johnston gestures to the crowd during a number.

Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Guitarist David Marks performs a lick or two as he solos a bit during opening night of The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour.

Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Vocalist Mike Love, left, and guitarist David Marks work on the second song of the night during the opening set.

Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson has the spotlight while he plays on a number during the first set.

Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star

Treasure trove of Beach Boys memorabilia found

The collection of thousands of newly discovered documents includes what seems to be the band's first royalty check, for $990, dozens of signed…

Related to this collection

Beach Boys catch a nice wave, even if it takes awhile to do it

Beach Boys catch a nice wave, even if it takes awhile to do it

Tucson double-dipped in the bragging-rights department Tuesday night when the Beach Boys opened their 50th anniversary tour at Casino del Sol's AVA.

Beach Boys 50th anniversary tour ends with split

Beach Boys 50th anniversary tour ends with split

Mike Love cans founding members Al Jardine and Brian Wilson.

Arizona Daily Star
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Arizona Daily Star Store
  • This is Tucson
  • Saddlebag Notes
  • Tucson Festival of Books

Sites & Partners

  • E-edition
  • Classifieds
  • Events calendar
  • Careers @ Lee Enterprises
  • Careers @ Gannett
  • Online Features
  • Sponsored Blogs
  • Get Healthy

Services

  • Advertise with us
  • Register
  • Contact us
  • RSS feeds
  • Newsletters
  • Photo reprints
  • Subscriber services
  • Subscription FAQ
  • Licensing
  • Shopping
© Copyright 2026 Arizona Daily Star, PO Box 26887 Tucson, AZ 85726-6887
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.
  • Notifications
  • Settings
You don't have any notifications.

Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

Topics

News Alerts

Breaking News