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Brian Wilson To Hit The Road with Fellow Beach Boys David Marks and Al Jardine

Dave Swanson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:53:06 +0000

Not one to let Mike Love have the upper hand, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson is hitting the road with fellow Beach Boys members David Marks and Al Jardine this summer. The trio have announced seven dates (listed below), with a promise of more to follow.

Brian Wilson, Jeff Beck Confirmed For Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp

Ken Kelley — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:39:53 +0000

Earlier this month, it was announced that Def Leppard would be joining Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas from April 4 through 7. Just yesterday, two other music heavyweights have been confirmed for the April 18 through 21 edition of the camp: Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck.

Brian Wilson on Future Beach Boys Reunions: 'Doubt It'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:54:36 +0000

Sunday night (Feb. 10) marked a milestone for the Beach Boys, who picked up their first-ever Grammy for the 'Smile Sessions' box set -- but that doesn't mean the recently renewed rift between Brian Wilson and Mike Love will be mended anytime soon.

30 Years Ago: Brian Wilson Fired from the Beach Boys

Jeff Giles — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:53 +0000

Last month, we watched the happy vibes surrounding the Beach Boys' 50th anniversary tour evaporate amidst reports that Mike Love had dismissed Brian Wilson and Al Jardine from the lineup. Of course, this isn't the first time Wilson and Jardine have been fired from the band; in fact, Wilson was shown the door 30 years ago today (Nov. 5).

Brian Wilson Coming to Theaters Near You, Thanks to New Biopic

Jeff Giles — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:42:50 +0000

Even if he were simply one of the most critically revered songwriters of the rock era, Brian Wilson’s life story would be ripe for the film treatment. Toss in decades of eccentric behavior and lawsuits, and you’ve got yourself one heck of a biopic.

At least, that seems to be the thinking over at River Road Entertainment, the production company behind Terrence Malick’s ‘The Tree of Life,’ where Oren Moverman — the writer and director behind the Oscar-nominated ‘The Messenger’ — has been hired to write the screenplay.