Brian Wilson Was Kept From Writing the Beach Boys' Final Hit, New Book Claims originally appeared on Parade. When the Beach Boys were offered the chance to write a song for a major Tom Cruise movie in ...
Brian Wilson was laid to rest nearly two months after his death at 82. The late Beach Boys legend’s daughter, Carnie, 57, took to Instagram Wednesday, Aug. 6, to share the news. “Today we laid my ...
The “tortured artist” trope exists for a reason, and Brian Wilson fulfilled it. While writing hits typically associated with sun-drenched skies and glistening ocean waves, the Beach Boys co-founder ...
Al Jardine wasn't impressed by bandmate Mike Love's speech at Brian Wilson's funeral. In an interview with Rolling Stone published on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Beach Boys member recalled watching Love, 84 ...
It's hard to think of an American rock band more distinct and influential than The Beach Boys. There's no mistaking their catchy songwriting, or their stacked harmonies – the band's signature sound.
Sadly, no footage of the performance has been preserved. But I can only imagine the family band put on an incredible show. All we really have to remember this performance is hearsay from those who ...
The story of how session musician extraordinaire Glen Campbell briefly joined The Beach Boys and helped shape their sound.