“The Beach Boys” by The Beach Boys (Genesis Publications, available now) is the first time in the band’s history that the words of Brian Wilson ... on the band’s mental state and musical ...
But it was indeed a tale of artists suffering for their art, for the extensive recording process that took the band to their very edge is what platformed the aftermath of mental struggles ... darkness ...
In the final years of his life, the musical genius behind songs like “Go All the Way” and “All by Myself” was estranged from ...
Having pioneered psychedelic rock, The 13th Floor Elevators frontman Roky Erickson cut an album that explored horror and sci-fi on the demonic 'The Evil One'.
There’s a reason why The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson is considered “a living genius of pop music.” He is the big brain behind the legendary and still-influential rock outfit, and he dished ...
We explore the fascinating insights into arranging bass guitar parts the Beach Boys' 1966 track "Wouldn't It Be Nice" offers.
In the summer of 1968, Manson recorded several tracks at Brian Wilson’s home studio, though the recordings remain unreleased to the public. The Beach Boys recorded one of Manson’s songs ...
George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, The Beach Boys’ Mike Love and Tony Macaulay ...
The Beach Boys haven’t topped the charts with a new song since 1988’s “Kokomo,” but for music author and GW alumnus David Leaf, the story of the group and their frontman Brian Wilson is still worth ...
Boys often grow up believing that crying is a sign of weakness. While many have considered it a "norm" for the longest time, doctors in the UAE have warned of mental health risks associated with ...
Brian Wilson and Al Jardine made it clear in 2020 where they stood on their former bandmate performing for Donald Trump.
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