Brian withdrew from the world for many years, and at the end had ill health. He outlasted his brothers, which will surprise many.
We saw him live many years ago in London. He needed help onto the stage but once there, sat smiling at everyone and singing a bit. There were many of his big hits and a good chunk of the reconstituted Smile album. For much of the concert he was just not there at all.
There have been all sorts of disagreements between the Wilsons, Mike Love and his version of the band.
Beach Boys music is still worth finding. The early albums are short and poppy and reek of the 60s. Pet Sounds is a ‘classic’ – tell us what you think.
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