Michael Edward "Mike" Love (born March 15, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist who co-founded the Beach Boys. Characterized by his nasal singing. Love has been one of the band's vocalists and lyricists for most of their career, contributing to each of their studio albums. He is often regarded as a maligning figure in the band's history, a reputation he acknowledges: "For those who believe that Brian [Wilson] walks on water, I will always be the Antichrist."