Faxon, Colin on BBs reunion

ALL SMiLES: Said Roger Faxon: "It's no exaggeration to say that the Beach Boys are one of the greatest and most loved bands that the world has ever produced, and true American icons. We are incredibly proud to take this next step with them as our partnership enters its 50th year, and I can't wait to see the band back together doing what they do better than anyone else." Added EMI Music N.A. COO Colin Finkelstein: "We're honored to continue Capitol/EMI's historic partnership with the Beach Boys as they celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. The Beach Boys bring the best of California's sun and surf culture to people all over the world with their music, and we're really looking forward to working with the band on the new album and commemorative catalog releases—a real celebration of 50 years!" The Beach Boys have already recorded several songs for the as-yet-untitled album, the first to feature all of the band's surviving original members in decades. Wilson is producing, with Love credited as executive producer. (12/16a)