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Brian Wilson Taking Former Beach Boys Bandmates On Tour
Music icon Brian Wilson has recruited his former Beach Boys bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin to join him on his upcoming U.S. tour.The veteran musician is gearing up to release his new solo album,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 March 2015
Brian Wilson's Troubled Life Story Hits The Big Screen In Bill Pohlad's 'Love & Mercy' [Trailer]
The full story of The Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson is finally hitting the movies in the form of Bill Pohlad's challenging, life-spanning biopic 'Love & Mercy' which stars Paul Dano and John Cusack as...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
Brian Wilson Brings A Modern Twist To Upcoming Solo Album 'No Pier Pressure'
Brian Wilson goes solo again with his forthcoming, pun-laden album release 'No Pier Pressure' which marks his return to former band The Beach Boys' home label Capitol Records and will hit shelves in April.Brian Wilson...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2015
Fun. Star Nate Ruess To Join Brian Wilson For Career-spanning All-star Gig
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has recruited fun. frontman Nate Ruess and composer Mark Isham for an upcoming Las Vegas show.The Good Vibrations singer will perform hits and tracks from his new album No Pier...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2014
Beach Boys Cancel Israel Show
The Beach Boys have pulled out of plans to stage their first concert in Israel next month (Nov14).The Good Vibrations hitmakers, led by singer Mike Love, were due to perform for fans in Tel Aviv...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2014
Bbc Unveil Star-studded Track
One Direction, Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder, Sir Elton John and Chris Martin are among the stars to have joined forces to cover 'God Only Knows'.The 27-member supergroup - which also includes Kylie Minogue, Dave Grohl,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 October 2014
Brian Wilson Hits Back At Album Critics
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has hit back at fans who criticised his decision to work with stars including Lana Del Rey and Zooey Deschanel on his new album.The music veteran admits many devotees have...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 June 2014
Carnie And Wendy Wilson Defend Dad Over Jeff Beck Comments
Brian Wilson's daughters Carnie and Wendy have expressed their disappointment at guitar great Jeff Beck after he publicly questioned the Beach Boys legend's mental state following their joint tour last year (13).Beck hit headlines last...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2014
Beach Boys Star Brian Wilson Reducing Workload
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson is reducing his workload on the advice of his daughters.The 71-year-old singer's children Carnie and Wendy, with ex-wife Marilyn Rovell, say their father is avoiding a tour that would mark...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2014
The Beach Boys To Tour For Single's 50th Anniversary
The Beach Boys will embark on a tour to mark the 50th anniversary of their single 'Fun Fun Fun'.The 'Good Vibrations' hitmakers have announced they will be celebrating the landmark anniversary of their 1964 track...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2014
Mike Love Marks George Harrison's Birthday With Track Tribute
The Beach Boys founder Mike Love paid tribute to George Harrison by releasing a previously unheard track on Tuesday (25Feb14) to mark what would have been The Beatles star's 71st birthday.The Good Vibrations singer wrote...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 February 2014
Daryl "Captain" Dragon & Toni Tennille, Former Beach Boy Keyboardists, Are Divorcing
Captain and Tennille are divorcing! The husband and wife duo who most famously toured with the Beach Boys in the 70s have filed for divorce.After almost 40 years of marriage (39 to be precise), it...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 January 2014
Zooey Deschanel Loves Little Saint Nick
Zooey Deschanel plays 'Little Saint Nick' to get into the festive spirit.The 33-year-old actress likes playing the Beach Boys' 1963 hit single so much that her band She & Him - also consisting of M....
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2013
Aaron Eckhart's Dennis Wilson Movie Shelved
A movie based on the life of tragic Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson has been shelved as film bosses have reportedly failed to find a replacement for Aaron Eckhart after he quit the project.The actor,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2013
Brian Wilson Regroups The Beach Boys Bandmates For Beck Tour
Former Beach Boys bandmates Brian Wilson and Blondie Chaplin are set to reunite on the road.Singer/guitarist Chaplin will join the rock icon for select dates on his upcoming tour, which will also feature guest spots...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2013
The Beach Boys Invite Fans To Play Along With Them On New Track
The Beach Boys are set to mark the end of their 50th anniversary celebrations by allowing fans to play on a brand new track as part of a new guitar contest - and make a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2013
After Beach Boys Farce, Brian Wilson To Tour With Jeff Beck
We already knew that Jeff Beck had contributed to Brian Wilson's forthcoming solo album, though it appears the pair's collaborative future is more serious than we first assumed. The rock heavyweights are set to hit...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2013
The Beach Boys Want Brian Wilson Back
The Beach Boys want to reunite with Brian Wilson again.The 'Good Vibrations' hitmakers insist they never sacked frontman Brian - who briefly rejoined the band for their 50th anniversary tour and new album 'That's Why...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 July 2013
Bruce Johnston Calms Beach Boys Fans Over Auto-tune Fears
Beach Boys star Bruce Johnston has assured fans the band's famous vocal harmonies are not enhanced by Auto-Tune at their concerts following the revelation the pitch-adjusting software is used on their new album.The I Get...
By WENN on 04 July 2013
Brian Wilson Working On New Solo Album
Brian Wilson is working on a new solo album.The Beach Boys singer has announced he is recording and self-producing his 11th studio album with Capitol Music Group at Ocean Way Studios in Hollywood after being...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 June 2013
Jls, The Beach Boys, Paul And The Saturdays Comprise An Eclectic Bill For Hyde Park
If you’ve ever fancied catching The Beach Boys, JLS, Paul Young and The Saturdays on the same bill, then you literally won’t be able to find anything better then A Day At The Park –...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 May 2013
Zooey Deschanel's Oz Obsession
Zooey Deschanel was ''obsessed'' with 'The Wizard of Oz' when she was a child.The singer-and-actress fell in love with the movie when she was just two years old, and spent hours learning the words to...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2013
Backstreet Boys Receive Hollywood Star
The Backstreet Boys were ''honoured'' to receive a Hollywood star on the Walk of Fame yesterday (22.04.13).The group - formed of A.J. McLean, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough and Brian Littrell - were presented...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 April 2013
Brian Wilson Thrilled With Paul Dano Casting
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has given There Will Be Blood star Paul Dano his blessing to play him as a young songwriter in a new biopic.Dano has been cast as Wilson in Bill Pohlad's...
By WENN on 19 April 2013
Brian Wilson To Come Clean In New Memoirs
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson is to tell the full, uncensored story of his life in a new memoir, 24 years after the release of his controversial 'autobiography' stunned the music industry.Critics were shocked when...
By WENN on 18 April 2013
Brian Wilson & Jeff Beck To Host Fantasy Camp
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson and guitar great Jeff Beck are to front a Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas in April (13).The musical heavyweights will offer up songwriting and performance tips at...
By WENN on 28 February 2013
Brian Wilson Rules Out Beach Boys Reunion
Brian Wilson doubts he will ever play with The Beach Boys again. The singer and songwriter reunited with the group for a number of 50th anniversary shows last year, but he and members Al Jardine...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 February 2013
The Beach Boys Session Musician Paul Tanner Dies
A session musician who played on many of the THE BEACH BOYS' biggest hits has died at the age of 95.Paul Tanner died of pneumonia on Tuesday (05Feb13). Born in Kentucky, Tanner is perhaps...
By WENN on 06 February 2013
Paul Tanner Dies Aged 95, Last Surviving Member Of Glen Miller Orchestra
The last surviving member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, trombonist Paul Tanner, passed away earlier this week following a bout with pneumonia, he was 95.Born in Skunk Hollow, Kentucky on October 15, 1917 Tanner worked...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 February 2013
Brian Wilson Sees A Therapist To Cope With Mental Health Problems
Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson occasionally visits a therapist in a bid to keep his longterm mental health problems under control.The Good Vibrations hitmaker has been struggling with schizoaffective disorder for several years and he...
By WENN on 29 November 2012
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