These classic rock albums took “short and sweet” to a whole new level. Here are 10 great classic rock albums that last less than 30 minutes. 01 The Beach Boys – Wild Honey (1967) Length: 23:58 Wild Honey was the 13th studio album for the Beach Boys, and the last Beach Boys album to feature … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Albums That Last Less Than 30 Minutes →

I just finished watching Standing In The Shadows Of Motown and it blew my mind!  I’m late to the party on this one as the film came out in 2002, but the story about how all those fabulous hit records were made is priceless, timeless, and it’s a movie that you want to watch over … Continue reading The Hidden Secret Musicians of Our Legendary Hits →

In October 2014, the BBC released a rendition of the Beach Boys masterpiece “God Only Knows” performed by Brian Wilson, the BBC Orchestra and some friends. They dubbed the line-up the “Impossible Orchestra”. The stunning video, part of the BBC’s launch of BBC Music, has received almost 15 million views to date. The BBC also … Continue reading Brian Wilson Performs “God Only Knows” with BBC’s ‘Impossible Orchestra’ →

The Beach Boys‘ Brian Wilson has released a new tune from his forthcoming solo compilation, Playback: The Brian Wilson Anthology. Hear “Some Sweet Day” below. Wilson wrote the song more than 20 years ago along with collaborator Andy Paley. “Brian and I originally wrote ‘Some Sweet Day’ together in the early Nineties for a movie,”Paley … Continue reading Hear Brian Wilson’s unreleased song, “Some Sweet Day” →

There have been many bands started by siblings, but usually the pairings haven’t worked out so well.  Maybe there really is something to being “too close,” especially if you consider the rigors of touring.  Here’s our Top 10 list of bands that made it work (at least for awhile): 10 The Beach Boys Brian, Dennis … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Band Siblings →

Brian Wilson has added a final run of dates to his Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary tour, Billboard reports. The added dates will see Wilson performing additional shows in the U.K., Europe and North America through mid-October.  The tour originally kicked off in March of 2016, with Wilson performed 99 shows last year.  The co-founding member … Continue reading Brian Wilson Adds Final Performances to Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour →

Each year, The Recording Academy recognizes a range of singles and albums at least 25 years old that “exhibit qualitative or historical significance” by inducting them into The GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The Hall, currently in its 44th year, now includes a total of 1,038 recordings. In 2017, 25 new titles will be inducted, including … Continue reading Recordings by David Bowie, Beach Boys, Nirvana to be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame →

Brian Wilson is on his Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour and my friends are raving about it. I am not surprised as every time I’ve seen Brian it’s one huge fun-sing-along and you leave his concerts with a euphoric smile that seems to last a week. He touches us in a way like no other. … Continue reading Genius Alert! Brian Wilson On Tour →

50 years after its release, the Beach Boys are celebrating their iconic album, Pet Sounds, with an anniversary re-issue, due out worldwide on June 10th. The anniversary edition is available in various configurations including a 4-CD/BluRay Audio Collector’s Edition presented in a hardbound book, featuring the remastered original album in stereo and mono, plus hi-res … Continue reading Beach Boys Celebrating 50th Anniversary of ‘Pet Sounds’ with Re-issue →

The All-Star tribute concert to the music of George Harrison that took place in September of 2014 will see release on CD and DVD this coming February. George Fest, which featured performances by Brian Wilson and Al Jardine (Beach Boys), Ann Wilson (Heart), Norah Jones, the Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Conan … Continue reading George Harrison Tribute Concert Coming to CD & DVD →

Brian Wilson joined Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on stage Wednesday night at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ to perform the Beach Boys hits “Barbara Ann” and “Surfin’ USA” . Check out fan-filmed footage below.

Love and Mercy, the new film based on the life of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, hits theaters today. The biopic stars John Cusack and Paul Dano in the roles of the younger and older Wilson, respectively, as well as Elizabeth Banks as Wilson’s 2nd wife, Melinda, and Paul Giamatti as Wilson’s psychotherapist Dr. Eugene … Continue reading Brian Wilson Biopic ‘Love and Mercy’ Hits Theaters Friday →