Category: Brian Wilson/B. Boys

Brian Wilson: In Profile

Mike Love Stays "Positive", Says Canadian Paper

JAM CANOE According to Mike Love, "I'm biased towards the original recordings and the original composition of the group. So I look askance at any other thing. Brian's been known to say the group he works with now is better than the Beach Boys, and pers… more »

Simplicity Of Genius

Smart Design

Another Review For Peter Ames Carlin's Brian Wilson Biography

TIMES UNION "Peter Ames Carlin deconstructs the Beach Boys childlike leader in "Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall & Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson" (Rodale, $25.95), a fascinating read for fans -- whether casual or obsessed -- and musicians." more »

Mike Love Defends Self, Lawsuit

THE ROCK RADIO Mike Love said that "(Co-founder) Carl (Wilson) passed away so he's not in a position to do much. His heirs are participants in the company that owns the Beach Boys name and so with Carl not being there, if Al does something we feel is de… more »

Brian Wilson Teams With Al Jardine For Concerts

BILLBOARD, ROLLING STONE REUTERS "Brian Wilson will be joined by ex-Beach Boys bandmate Al Jardine for four complete performances of the group's landmark Pet Sounds album later this fall. The gigs are set for November 17 in Boston, November 18 in Was… more »

Judge Tosses part Of Mike Love's Lawsuit

FIRST COAST NEWS "A judge has dismissed part of a $2 million lawsuit by Beach Boy Mike Love that claims ex-bandmate Al Jardine illegally used the name of the surf-music kings." "Superior Court Judge James R. Dunn threw out claims of breach of contract… more »

Brian Wilson To Enter UK Music Hall of Fame

BBC "Brian Wilson and his band will perform at the induction ceremony on 14 November. He has released seven solo albums but is best known for his work with the Beach Boys." more »

Brian Wilson Lends Voice To Hot Rod Documentary

TORONTO SUN "Ron Mann decided to make a documentary about a car culture god, the late hot-rod detailing legend Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth, Hollywood stars beat a path to his door. The movie is Tales Of The Rat Fink, narrated by John Goodman as Big Daddy. And i… more »

Mike In India '68

In The Merry, Merry Month Of May

Brian & Sean

Must Here This

GUARDIAN UK "Harpist Joanna Newsom's second album - pronounced 'Ees' - is extraordinary, an instant (pre)modern classic. Named after a mythical, flooded Breton city, it follows her cult hit, 2004's The Milk-Eyed Mender. A glance at the support personne… more »

Brian Wilson Set To Perform At Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit Concert

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