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Christian Love is the son of The Beach Boys lead singer and co-founder Mike Love, as well as a longtime member of The Beach Boys himself. He is also a singer and songwriter that is forging his very own musical path. He released his debut album, Only Alibis, in 2024 and has had multiple singles since then, including the Top 5 hit “Sum Sum Summer” and his latest single called “Hold Me Again”.
In this interview, Christian talks candidly about his upbringing and the influence of his dad on his career. We find out if he’s ever read his dad’s autobiography and if he might write a book telling his side of the story. He answers the questions of whether The Beach Boys will make new music, when we might see them on tour, and if he might take his solo band on the road.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!