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flag Bruce Johnston, 83, is retiring from full-time Beach Boys touring to focus on songwriting and speaking, with Chris Cron taking over on tour.

flag Bruce Johnston, 83, has announced he is stepping down from full-time touring with The Beach Boys after more than 60 years, citing a desire to focus on songwriting and studio work, which he calls "Part Three" of his career. flag He will continue performing at select events, including the band’s July 3 and 4 Hollywood Bowl shows. flag Johnston, who joined in 1965 and returned in 1978 after a brief departure, contributed vocals, songwriting, and keyboard work to numerous albums. flag Mike Love, the band’s only remaining original member, praised Johnston’s talents and supported his next chapter, calling the change a new phase, not an end, for the group. flag Chris Cron will replace Johnston on tour.

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