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Published: Feb. 8, 2012 at 10:24 AM

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- The Beach Boys have signed up to sing at Sunday's Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles, organizers said Wednesday.

This will mark the first time in more than two decades Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks perform together live, the Recording Academy said Wednesday.

The group will reunite on the Grammy stage and join Foster the People and Maroon 5 for a special performance.

Also added to the lineup at the Staples Center are The Civil Wars, Diana Krall, Maceo Parker and Joe Walsh.

Announced as presenters are Common, Taraji P. Henson, Reba McEntire and Diana Ross.

LL Cool J is to serve as host of the event.

Topics: Brian Wilson, Diana Krall, Taraji P. Henson, Reba McEntire, LL Cool J
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