December 31, 1961 – “The Pendletons” performed their first gig under their new name, “The Beach Boys,” on the bill with Ike & Tina Turner at the Ritchie Valens Memorial Concert at the Long Beach Civic Auditorium, California. They earn $300 for their efforts. #ROCkabillyHop #RitchieValens #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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