Backstage in South Florida: The Beach Boys' Good Vibrations Turned Bad
By DJ M on June 26th, 2010
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
BROWARD/PALM BEACH NEW TIMES "Once onstage, Dennis Wilson began acting erratically. Only an adequate drummer at best, he issued a blunt confession during the middle of 'Help Me Rhonda' when he suddenly grabbed an overhead mic and abruptly announced 'I'm a shitty drummer!' There wasn't even time for onlookers to gasp in agreement before he scooted out from behind his kit and clumsily attempted to situate himself on top of his brother Brian's piano. Stepping on the keyboard as Brian tried to soldier on, his foot struck a bum note that naturally impeded the performance before he successfully scaled the piano entirely. Once there, he began swaying precariously, not unlike a drunken sailor hoping to keep his balance during a fierce gale. The stage crew desperately ran out on stage and surrounded him, pleading with Dennis to alight before he had a chance to hurt himself. At first, he stubbornly refused, but eventually he was coaxed down, much to the roadies' relief and the audience's amusement."