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Brian Wilson: The Piano Has Probably Saved My Life
Brian Wilson admits the piano has "probably saved my life".The 79-year-old music legend has tinkled the Ivories for the new 15-track collection of piano covers of his greatest hits, titled 'At My Piano', which includes...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 November 2021
Brian Wilson: Beach Boys And The Beatles Always Shared Love And Respect
Brian Wilson says The Beach Boys and Beatles have "always" shared a "mutual love and respect".The 'God Only Knows' hitmaker - who has named 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Brand' as his favourite ever album...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2021
Beach Boys Sell Rights To Their Intellectual Property
The Beach Boys have sold the rights to their intellectual property.The 'I Get Around' hitmakers have landed a deal with music mogul Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group, which means the company owns their entire brand,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2021
Mike Love Wants Brian Wilson Reunion For Beach Boys' 60th Anniversary
Mike Love has hinted at a Beach Boys reunion to mark their 60th anniversary.The 79-year-old musician hasn't performed live with surviving members Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks since their 50th anniversary...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2020
Stevie Wonder Planned To Jam With Bill Withers Before His Death
Stevie Wonder was planning to hit the studio with late soul legend Bill Withers before his passing.The 'Isn't She Lovely' singer had been in constant contact with the 'Ain't No Sunshine' hitmaker right up until...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2020
Music And Murder: How Charles Manson Inspired A Generation Of Musicians
We're taking a rather different approach to our 'Album of the Week' feature this week as we explore instead the power that serial killer and cult leader Charles Manson had on musical culture on this,...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 06 March 2020
Noel Gallagher Hates 'Overrated' Brian Wilson
Noel Gallagher has insisted Brian Wilson is ''overrated'', adding that he ''hates'' the Beach Boys legend.The Britpop icon took aim at the 'Good Vibrations' hitmaker in a scathing attack when his own experimental arrangements on...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 30 November 2017
Brian Wilson Extends 50th Anniversary 'Pet Sounds' Tour Into 2017
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has decided that he's not ready to quit the road just yet, and has added more than 30 new dates to his already extensive 'Pet Sounds: The Final Performance...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2016
Brian Wilson Announces World Tour Performing Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' In Full
Brian Wilson has revealed plans for an extensive world tour to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds, the Beach Boys’ era-defining 1966 album.The singer, 73, has announced more than seventy live dates around...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 January 2016
Brian Wilson Performs Beach Boys Classic With Actor Who Portrayed Him On Film
Paul Dano performed Beach Boys classic You Still Believe in Me alongside Wilson and Al Jardine, and told Rolling Stone the jazz club gig was a dream come true. "Brian asked me...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2015
Brian Wilson To Play Benefit Concert For Mental Health Drive
The veteran musician, who spent much of his younger life as a recluse after developing schizophrenia in the 1960s, is backing Campaign to Change Direction, an initiative which aims to erase the stigma...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2015
Brian Wilson's Astounding Life Story Reaches Your Living Room With 'Love & Mercy'
Those who missed the theatrical release of Brian Wilson biopic 'Love & Mercy' don't have to miss out any longer as the critically acclaimed flick is now on DVD, bringing a story of hope, love...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2015
Brian Wilson Postpones U.k. Tour
The veteran singer was due to play a series of gigs in Britain in September (15), but he has rescheduled the dates until next year (16) and announced he will not tour Europe...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2015
Beach Boys To Play Fundraising Gig For Sydney's Lifeguards
The veteran singers are to headline the inaugural Beachfest gig on Bondi Beach on 14 November (15) to bring in funds to support Surf Life Saving, which provides patrols to keep beaches Down...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2015
Paul Dano's Brian Wilson Weight Gain Shocked Biopic Director
The There Will Be Blood star had to round out his "scrawny physique" to accurately portray Wilson as a young man in Love & Mercy, but he took the idea a little further...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 June 2015
Brian Wilson Discusses The Meaning Behind Latest Release 'No Pier Pressure'
Brian Wilson has just unveiled his hugely anticipated new solo album 'No Pier Pressure', and now opens up about the generational significance of the new material and what it means to be writing music at...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2015
Frank Ocean To Release New Album
Frank Ocean will be releasing a new album and magazine in July 2015.The 27-year-old hip hop star is simultaneously bringing out his third LP and a magazine this summer, his representative has confirmed.Ocean's album was...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 April 2015
Brian Wilson Feels Grateful To His Controversial Psychologist
The Good Vibrations hitmaker underwent two courses of treatment with Landy in the 1970s and '80s at the behest of his famous family in a desperate bid to end his life as a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2015
Brian Wilson Depressed By New Biopic
Love & Mercy, starring Paul Dano as 20-something Wilson in the 1960s and John Cusack as the middle-aged star in the '80s, is due for a U.S. cinema release in June (15)....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2015
Paul Dano And John Cusack Kept Apart For Brian Wilson Movie Shoot
Dano plays the legendary musician during his creative peak in the 1960s, and Cusack portrays Wilson in the 1980s as he emerged from years spent as a recluse, in the upcoming movie Love...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 April 2015
Watch Jimmy Fallon Sing 'Barbara Ann' With Five Waxwork Jimmy Fallons
On Thursday night’s edition of ‘The Tonight Show’, host Jimmy Fallon unveiled what has got to be the creepiest of all the creepy duets. In the pre taped skit, Jimmy and five (yes five!) identical...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 March 2015
Lana Del Rey Cancelled Recording Session With Brian Wilson
The Summertime Sadness singer was among the stars scheduled to appear on Wilson's new album, No Pier Pressure, and fans of both stars were surprised when their collaboration, Last Song, failed to make...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 March 2015
David Crosby Brands Kanye West An 'Idiot'
Veteran rocker David Crosby has blasted rapper Kanye West as a talentless "idiot" and taken aim at Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, insisting he is "not a good person", in a candid Twitter.com chat with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 March 2015
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
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