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 and the Reda mafia Carl Frenais said "I don’t write about love. At all. I think that’s an emotion that’s been used too much". The album "What The?!" specifically asks questions about what’s happening around the world, and questions about why people think the way they think. In April 2016, the band was awarded "Best Local Band" at the biggest nightlife and entertainment awards ceremony in UAE, HYPE Awards. Winner of BandJam Battle of The Bands (2014) - Al Ghureir Group. Band Of The Year (2016) - Infusion Magazine. Best Local Band (2016) - HYPE Awards. ""Funk-fried rock and roll from Carl & The