Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" time, decided to spice up the structure of The Beach Boys by hiring third guitarist Blondie Chaplin, whose soulful singing brought a strong R&B element into the band's sound. Drummer and singer-songwriter Ricky Fataar also joined at this time, as Dennis Wilson had suffered a debilitating hand accident. Both South Africans, Blondie and Ricky were discovered by Carl while playing in seminal South African band the Flames in London, c. 1969. The album sees the Beach Boys entering a period of roots-based rock. Not long after the sessions began, Bruce Johnston had a falling out with manager Jack Rieley and
Carl (name) the UK and the United States; Carlo, very popular in Italy and southern Switzerland; Carlos, popular in Spain and Hispanic Latin America; and Karol, a variant in Poland and Slovakia. The are several derivations of the surname Carl, most of them originating as "son of Carl": Many of these are in reference to Charlemagne. Carolina is named for Charles II of England. Carl (name) Carl is a North Germanic male name meaning "strong man". The name originates in Norway and Sweden. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is popular in Denmark,