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The Beach Boys, Al Jardine 2012: Photo Ros O'Gorman

Beach Boy Al Jardine To Tour Australia With Brian Wilson’s Touring Band

by Paul Cashmere

The Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine is coming to Australia in October and touring with Brian Wilson’s band of musicians.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Beach Boys Catalogue Surges On Chart Following Passing of Brian Wilson

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Following the sad news of co-founder Brian Wilson’s death last week, The Beach Boys’ 2003 compilation The Very Best Of The Beach Boys: Sounds Of Summer surges 73 places midweek (17).

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Carnie Wilson Honours Her Father Brian Wilson

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Brian Wilson’s daughter Carnie Wilson has broken her silence on her father’s death.

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The Beach Boys, Al Jardine 2012: Photo Ros O'Gorman

The Beach Boys Pay Tribute To Brian Wilson

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The Beach Boys have honoured their late co-founder and singer, Brian Wilson.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Legendary Beach Boys Founder Brian Wilson Dies At 82

by Paul Cashmere

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, one of the most influential songwriters of the past century, has died at the age of 82.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson – The Noise11 Interview Archive Series (2002)

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You can sum up the 60s with three bands The Beatles, The Stones and The Beach Boys.

The creator of the Beach Boys sound was Brian Wilson. He is one of the most important songwriters of all-time.

Wilson is also recognised by his contemporaries as one of the greatest contributors to music ever.

Here is what they have to say:

“It was Pet Sounds that blew me out of the water. I love the album so much. I’ve just bought my kids each a copy for their education in life and figure no-one is educated musically ’til they’ve heard that album”
PAUL MCCARTNEY

“His music definitely affected mine – the harmonies. Of course I never played in a band that could sing like that”
NEIL YOUNG

“Brian Wilson is without doubt a pop genius”
ERIC CLAPTON

“Pet Sounds is a landmark album. For me to say that I was enthralled would be an understatement. It is a timeless and amazing recording of incredible genius & beauty” ELTON JOHN

“Brian Wilson is one of the greatest innovators of my decade or any decade”
BURT BACHARACH

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Placed In Conservatorship

by Paul Cashmere

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has been placed under court conservatorship to manage his medical and personal conditions.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Is Suffering From Dementia

by Paul Cashmere

Just weeks after the death of his wife Melinda, Brian Wilson’s family has revealed that the iconic singer, songwriter for The Beach Boys is suffering from dementia.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Lost Brian Wilson Country Album To Be Released

by Music-News.com

Brian Wilson’s lost 1970s country album is finally set to be released.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

R.I.P. Melinda Wilson at 77

by Paul Cashmere

Melinda Wilson (Ledbetter), the wife of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, has died at the age of 77.

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The Beach Boys By The Beach Boys Book To Be Published By Genesis

by Paul Cashmere

A new book about The Beach Boys by the Beach called ‘The Beach Boys By The Beach Boys’ will be released in December 2023 … but start saving.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Bob Dylan and Elton John Send 80th Birthday Wishes To Brian Wilson

by Music-News.com

Bob Dylan and Elton John were among the stars who teamed up to record a special video to wish Brian Wilson a happy 80th birthday on Monday.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

She & Him To Release Brian Wilson Tribute Album

by Paul Cashmere

She and Him’s new album is a tribute to legendary songwriter Brian Wilson.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Beach Boys Legend Brian Wilson Gets His Covid Jab

by Paul Cashmere

“Everyone get your vaccine. Last line I wasn’t at Dodger Stadium I threw out the first pitch”. And so says Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has he drives up for his Covid jab.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Asks Beach Boys Fans To Boycott Hunting Event

by Paul Cashmere

Brian Wilson is furious that his former band has agreed to play ay a hunting event in Nevada in front of Donald Trump Jr.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Resumes Touring After Health Scare

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Brian Wilson is ready to rock again after postponing his summer tour to deal with mental health issues.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Postpones Upcoming Shows For Back Surgery

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Brian Wilson has announced that, because of ongoing back pain, his doctor has advised him to have immediate surgery which he hopes to relieve the problem.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson And Al Jardine To Tour Beach Boys Christmas Album

by Paul Cashmere

Beach Boys founders Brian Wilson and Al Jardine will tour the classic 1964 Beach Boys Christmas album at the end of the year.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson To Play More Pet Sounds Dates In 2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

When Brian Wilson announced his tour that would include his final performances of the Beach Boys album Pet Sounds, nobody expected that “final” would be at least two years out.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Will Perform Pet Sounds Again In 2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Brian Wilson has said that this will be his last time performing the Beach Boys’ classic album Pet Sounds, but he keeps putting that end off.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Performs Pet Sounds For NYC

by Paul Cashmere

Brian Wilson brought his band to the Chevy Court at the New York State Fair on Monday night with his Pet Sounds 50th-anniversary show.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Wishes He Never Took Drugs

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Brian Wilson wishes he had never experimented with drugs.

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Scott Bennett

Former Brian Wilson Band Member Convicted Of Rape

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Scott Montgomery Bennett, a keyboard player for Brian Wilson’s band, has been convicted of rape in Tulsa, OK.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson Interview 2002 From Noise11.com Archives

by Edina Patsy

In 2002 Brian Wilson spoke with Paul Cashmere of Noise11. Here is the interview from the Noise11 archives.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Genius Of Brian Wilson Performs Again For Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Brian Wilson was throwing in classic songs early in his show that 99% of other acts would have to save for their encore. With Brian Wilson in the room Melbourne was treated to a night of genius.

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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Brian Wilson Plays Pet Sounds One Last Time

by Paul Cashmere

Brian Wilson has more original Beach Boys than the Beach Boys in his current band. Al Jardine is in his band so together with Brian, Brian’s band has twice as many original Beach Boys as Mike Love’s Beach Boys branded band.

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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Brian Wilson To Play Pet Sounds For Last Time This Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Brian Wilson, along with fellow Beach Boys Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, will tour the world in 2016 for the 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds.

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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Brian Wilson, Promise of the Real, Taj Mahal Announce Bluesfest Sideshows

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesfest sideshows for Brian Wilson, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Taj Mahal and more have been announced across Australia for March and April.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Brian Wilson Interview 2002 From Noise11.com Archives

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April 23, 2016