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Al Jardine Reschedules Australian Tour with The Pet Sounds Band to 2026

Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine has postponed his Australian tour to 2026. The new shows will feature The Pet Sounds Band performing Beach Boys classics and rarities in tribute to Brian Wilson.

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Brian Wilson I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Brian Wilson Second Solo Album ‘I Wasn’t Made For These Times’ Turns 30

by Noise11.com

Released on August 15, 1995, I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times stands as Brian Wilson’s second solo album and functions as the soundtrack to Don Was’ documentary on Wilson’s life and artistry. It is comprised almost entirely of re-recordings of Wilson’s earlier compositions, a thoughtful revisitation of his monumental catalogue.

Tagged as: 60s, Brian Wilson, I Wasn't Made For These Times, pop, rock, USA

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The Legacy of Brian Wilson, Finally Laid to Rest

by Labelle Hayes

Nearly two months after his passing on June 11, 2025, Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative heart of The Beach Boys, was laid to rest in a private ceremony on August 6, 2025.

Tagged as: 60s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Carnie Wilson, Gunnar Nelson, Nelson, pop, rock, USA

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Poet and Brian Wilson Collaborator Stephen Kalinich To Release Second Album ‘I Love My Life’

by Paul Cashmere

Poet Stephen Kalinich will release ‘I Love My Life’ on July 11.

Tagged as: 60s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, I Love My Life, poet, Stephen Kalinich, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, Al Jardine, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Neil Young, pop, rock, USA

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Beach Boys Catalogue Surges On Chart Following Passing of Brian Wilson

by Music-News.com

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).

Tagged as: 60s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, USA

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Carnie Wilson Honours Her Father Brian Wilson

by Music-News.com

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

Tagged as: 60s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Carnie Wilson, pop, rock, Wilson Phillips

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The Beach Boys Pay Tribute To Brian Wilson

by Music-News.com

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

Tagged as: 60s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, USA

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Brian Wilson – The Noise11 Interview Archive Series (2002)

by Noise11.com

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 Placed In Conservatorship

by Paul Cashmere

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

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Cows in the Pasture, Melinda Wilson, pop, rock, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Melinda Wilson, rock, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, Al Jardine, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Genesis, Mike Love, pop, rock, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Elton John, pop, rock, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 00s, 60s, alternative, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, M. Ward, rock, She & Him, USA, Zooey Deschanel

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Coronavirus, Covid, COVID-19, Dodger Stadium, rock, USA, vaccine

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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.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Al Jardine, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, rock and roll, USA

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Brian Wilson Resumes Touring After Health Scare

by Music-News.com

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

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, rock, rock and roll, USA

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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.

Tagged as: 60s, Al Jardine, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, rock and roll, USA

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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 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 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 Wishes He Never Took Drugs

by Music-News.com

Brian Wilson wishes he had never experimented with drugs.

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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.

Tagged as: Brian Wilson, Former Brian Wilson Band Member Convicted Of Rape, music news, Scott Bennett

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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.

Tagged as: Beach Boys. music news, Brian Wilson, noise11.com, Paul Cashmere

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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.

Tagged as: Al Jardine, Beach Boys, Blondie Chaplin, Brian Wilson, music news, Pet Sounds, The Genius Of Brian Wilson Performs Again For Melbourne

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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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Al Jardine Reschedules Australian Tour with The Pet Sounds Band to 2026

Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine has rescheduled his long-awaited Australian tour with The Pet Sounds Band to 2026. The shows, originally slated for 2025, will now take place in June 2026, bringing fans a reimagined live experience celebrating the timeless legacy of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.

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

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