Archives for: 2008, week 50

Don’t Listen to Brian Wilson On A Bad Day…

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Surfer, Professor Tackles Every Surf Spot Mentioned in "Surfin' USA"

SOUTH MARYLAND NEWSPAPERS "Now [Bill Klink's] decided to take on the ocean on every beach mentioned in the Beach Boys song, 'Surfin' USA,' because 'it provided a sense of direction. I figured out where those beaches were and then went to them.' He's tac… more »

Brian Wilson’s “Lucky Old Sun” Live Performance Available On NPR.org

Idolator Gives Dennis Wilson Some Love

IDOLATOR "Let’s leave Pet Sounds alone for a while. Can we? Please? It’s been a good 20 years since Brian Wilson’s orchestral-pop opus of vanishing innocence became a de rigueur name drop for every self-identifying 'music connoisseur.' Let’s move on to… more »

New Manson Family Documentary Touches On Dennis Wilson Connection

LOS ANGELES CHRONICLE "DVD bonuses include an additional 30 minutes of material focusing on the Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson, Manson follower Squeaky Fromme, and more." The film is called "The Six Degrees of Helter Skelter." more »