Brian Wilson has released his new solo album, No Pier Pressure. The album, which includes the already-released single, “The Right Time”, features fellow Beach Boys Al Jardine and David Marks. Last month, Wilson announced a North American tour in support of the album. The tour kicks off June 18th in Saratoga. Jardine and Blondie Chaplin … Continue reading Brian Wilson Releases New Solo Album →

Brian Wilson will release his new solo album on April 7th. Check out the lyric video for the first single, “The Right Time” featuring fellow Beach Boys Al Jardine and David Marks, below. Brian Wilson has also announced a North American tour in support of the new album. The tour kicks off June 18th in … Continue reading Brian Wilson – “The Right Time” ft. Al Jardine & David Marks →

Brian Wilson has announced a string of North American tour dates in support of his forthcoming solo album, No Pier Pressure. The album, due out April 7th on Capitol Records, includes the already-released single, “The Right Time” featuring fellow Beach Boys Al Jardine and David Marks. Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin will both join Wilson … Continue reading Brian Wilson Announces Tour in Support of New Album →

Elton John, Dave Grohl, Chrissie Hynde, Brian May, Stevie Wonder, Chris Martin and more joined in to help the BBC promote it’s newly launched BBC Music venture by performing the Beach Boys’ hit “God Only Knows” with the BBC’s 80-piece Concert Orchestra. Brian Wilson also appears in the promotional video, which features the ensemble performing … Continue reading Watch Chrissie Hynde, Brian May, Elton John and More Sing Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’ →

On Sunday, The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson and Al Jardine performed George Harrison’s 1971 hit “My Sweet Lord” at the Fonda Theater in  Hollywood, CA as part of GEORGE FEST: A Night To Celebrate The Music of George Harrison To Benefit The Jameson Neighborhood Fund. The two were joined on stage by Darin Sahanaja, Ann … Continue reading Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson and Al Jardine Perform ‘My Sweet Lord’ with Ann Wilson, Norah Jones and More →

The Beach Boys’ Mike Love got together with David Lee Roth to perform the Beach Boys hit “California Girls” this past week at the Society of Singers’ 21st Annual Ella Awards. The Awards and Benefit Gala took place in Beverly Hills, CA and was hosted by TV actor John Stamos. Mike Love, who co-founded the … Continue reading Mike Love and David Lee Roth Perform California Girls [WATCH] →

In 1972 Blondie Chaplin joined the Beach Boys as a full member of the group, appearing on the albums Holland and Carl & The Passions. According to a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Chaplin says he didn’t see much of Brian Wilson at the time – only when the band was in the studio recording … Continue reading Blondie Chaplin Talks Beach Boys, and Reuniting with Brian Wilson 40 Years Later →

Brian Wilson’s upcoming tour with guitar hero Jeff Beck already features two other Beach Boys – founding members Al Jardine and David Marks – and now another former member, Blondie Chaplin, has been announced to be joining the trek for several dates as well. Chaplin, the guitarist and singer who was a member of the … Continue reading Ex-Beach Boy Blondie Chaplin Joining Brian Wilson/Jeff Beck Tour →

Actor Paul Dano and the rest of the cast of the upcoming Beach Boys biopic hit the beaches of Malibu, CA this week to film scenes for the movie. Love & Mercy follows the life of Beach Boys frontman, Brian Wilson (played by Dano) through its ups and downs.  The film also stars John Cusack … Continue reading ‘Love & Mercy’ Cast Hits Malibu Beach to Film Scenes for Upcoming Beach Boys Biopic →

Actor John Cusack is reportedly in negotiations to play Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson in the upcoming biopic “Love and Mercy“, The Wrap reports. The film, directed by Bill Pohlad, will take an unconventional look at the life of Wilson and explore his well known battle mental illness. Paul Dano (“Looper,” “There Will Be Blood,” … Continue reading John Cusack In Talks to Play Brian Wilson in Biopic →

Actor Paul Dano (Looper, Little Miss Sunshine, There Will Be Blood) will portray a young Brian Wilson in the upcoming film Love and Mercy. Bill Pohlad will direct the movie, which is titled after one of Wilson’s solo songs. The story follows Wilson’s life as a budding star with the Beach Boys, his struggle with … Continue reading Actor Paul Dano Cast As Young Brian Wilson in ‘Love and Mercy’ →

The Beach Boys‘ public battle continues this week with a written retort by founding member and musical mastermind Brian Wilson. The current feud began at the end of September with announcement by Mike Love (who owns the rights to the Beach Boys name) that the “post-50th anniversary configuration [of the Beach Boys] will not include … Continue reading Beach Boys’ Public Feud Continues →