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Brian Wilson and Alan Jardine are part of the all-star supergroup singing on the new version of “We Are the World,” recorded on February 1, 2010. The song and video will debut during the Olympics telecast on NBC on February 12. Proceeds from the remake will go to benefit Haitian earthquake relief efforts. (updated 2/2/10)
Billy Hinsche's latest DVD, 1974 - On the Road with The Beach Boys, is now available from his website. Filmed during April and May, 1974, this DVD offers an unique, first-hand look at the BB's life on the road. 1974 is $30. (updated 1/12/10)
A new 60-minute documentary film on the life of Dennis Wilson has been created for the BBC4 Legends series and will premiere in the UK on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 9 p.m. The documentary features previously unseen footage and rare archival materials. New interview segments with David Marks, Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, Michael Wilson, Carl B. Wilson, Gregg Jakobson, Ed Roach, John Hanlon, Jeffrey Foskett, Tom Murphy, Ron Swallow, Jo Ann Marks, Taylor Hawkins, Mike Kowalski, Jon Stebbins (also a co-producer), and others give the film a fresh perspective on Dennis' life and legacy. (updated 1/13/10)
At least four new Beach Boys books in print and in progress. More. (12/21/09)
The Beach Boys' classic recording “California Girls” has been selected to join 24 other recordings in the 2009 Grammy Hall of Fame. (updated 11/25/09)
The Fall '09 issue of the BBFC Newsletter is out, with an extensive interview with Jez Graham of David Marks' Summertime Blues Band and photos from fall '09's Pet Sounds Safari event in Charlotte, NC. To order, see below. (11/15/09)
Mike Love and son Christian join Weezer, Collective Soul, David Coverdale of Whitesnake, Jon Anderson of Yes, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, and more on the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF) Hope for The Holidays CD. For more info on this project, go to www.jdrf.org. (11/15/09)
Brian Wilson has signed a two-album deal with Walt Disney Records' Pearl label. The first album will be covers of tunes crafted by the early-20th century music legends George and Ira Gershwin. Brian has also been granted permission by the Gershwin estate to complete two of George Gershwin's unfinished compositions, in a unique collaboration. The second album will be an album of Brian's versions of Disney classic tunes. More details can be found on Brian's website. (updated 10/8/09)
The Surf City AllStars have released their latest CD called Acoustic Vibrations, which features their own acoustic versions of Beach Boys tunes, with some special guest vocalists. Alan and Matt Jardine are featured singing lead and background on many of the tracks. David Marks and Dean Torrence sing lead as well on a couple of tracks. The CD can be purchased via the Surf City AllStars website. (updated 9/12/09)
This past October, Brian Wilson and his wife Melinda welcomed a new son to their family by adoption, Dash Tristan Wilson (10/09)
A new 20-track Beach Boys compilation, Summer Love Songs, is set for a May 19 US (May 18 international) release from Capitol/EMI in CD and digital download formats. SLS will include Dennis Wilson's rare track “Fallin' in Love” (aka “Lady”), a song that has been released only on imports previously. There will also be some new stereo mixes of classic BB songs. (4/6/09)
Alan Jardine's website features sample clips from his upcoming solo album, A Postcard from California, which features guest appearances by Brian Wilson, David Marks, Glen Campbell, Neil Young, Flea, Steve Miller, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America and more. Latest projected release date is Summer 2009. BBFC's October 2007 interview with Al also appears on his site, in the “Articles” section. (updated 4/6/09)
Capitol/EMI released a companion DVD for Brian Wilson's That Lucky Old Sun. The DVD features a full-length live performance of the album, documentary, and behind-the-scenes footage from the album's recording sessions, and some of Brian's recently filmed promotional performances and interviews (Yahoo! Music, MySpace, and “Black Cab Sessions”). For more details, see Brian's website or his MySpace page. (updated 1/27/09)
Capitol/EMI will reiussue The Beach Boys' Sunflower and Surf's Up albums on vinyl, as part of their “From the Capitol Vaults” series on June 16th. Pet Sounds has also been reissued on 24k gold plate CD in a remix sourced from the original analog mix, on Audio Fidelity. (3/11/09)
Mike Love joined Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with other stellar guests, onstage for the finale of the “Change Begins Within” TM benefit concert on April 4 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (4/5/09)
The new Grammy Museum in Los Angeles debuted its “An Evening With” signature public program with Brian Wilson on January 15, 2009. Brian was interviewed and played a few songs. (1/16/09)
Brian Wilson was awarded USC's Thornton Legacy Award for songwriting excellence in Dec. 2008. Motown great Lamont Dozier presented the award to Brian. USC also granted the newly created Brian Wilson Scholarship Award to two students. (12/8/08)
NPR has posted Brian Wilson's complete live performance of That Lucky Old Sun (audio), recorded during his appearance at The Warner Theatre in Washington, DC, on Nov. 18, 2008. There's also an extensive interview with Brian and band available for viewing. Rolling Stone is also running an interview story on Brian and the band. (12/17/08)
Newly reissued CDs by David Marks & the Marksmen and Colours are currently available from David's website and his Marksmen website. (7/25/08)
Dennis Wilson's long out-of-print solo album was reissued June 17, 2008 on Caribou/Legacy. The two-disc set, titled Pacific Ocean Blue: Legacy Edition, contains a remastered version of his acclaimed 1977 solo album Pacific Ocean Blue, as well as his previously unreleased Bambu album, considered a lost classic by rock historians. Overall, this set includes 20 previously unreleased tracks from Dennis. More. (updated 6/23/08)
The Beach Boys: U.S. Singles Collection — The Capitol Years (1962-1965) was released on June 10, 2008, as a limited edition boxed set of 16 CDs and as a digital collection. More. (updated 6/9/08)
Following the success of his Dennis Wilson Forever documentary, Billy Hinsche is now working on a followup film, a tribute to Carl Wilson. Billy is in the process of interviewing people who know Carl best and hopes to incorporate previously unseen film and photo elements into the documentary, as well as previously unheard audio. (4/4/08)
ENDLESS SUMMER QUARTERLY
The Winter 2009 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly (ESQ) is now available. It features another great article from Craig Slowinski on the new Beach Boys Today! session outtakes (including "All Dressed Up For School"), a reflective article on the Beach Boys' transitional single releases from 1968-1970 by Phil Miglioratti, fan accounts and images from ESQ's Pet Sounds Safari event, news, reviews, and more.
The Fall 2009 edition of ESQ is still available. It has interviews with Alan Boyd and Mark Linett on the recent Beach Boys release Summer Love Songs, including more insight into the rediscovery of the lost Shut Down Volume 2 masters as provided by Lance Robison; a review of Mike Love & Bruce Johnston in concert; and more.
Individual issues are $12. Subscription rates are US $30 for 4 issues ($34 for Canada and Mexico; $38 throughout the rest of the world). U.S. funds only. Make checks payable to: Endless Summer Quarterly. Send to ESQ at P.O. Box 470315, Charlotte, NC 28247. ESQ accepts Paypal payments, pay to esqeditor@aol.com. For more information, visit the ESQ website. (updated 11/15/09)
SOUTH DOWNS WAY and BEHIND THE SCENES
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BB collaborator Stephen J. Kalinich and BBFC member Peter Lacey have joined forces on a new album, South Downs Way. The album is available in CD from Pink Hedgehog Records and downloadable from iTunes. Peter's latest solo album, Behind the Scenes, is also available. For more info, contact the good folks at Pink Hedgehog. (updated 1/14/10) |
ENDLESS SKY, VOLUME THREE: VAN DYKE PARKS
 Uncovering the cornfield has never been this much fun!! Endless Sky continues its series of interviews with musicians with their newest installment: "Van Dyke Parks — An Artist's Journey." Filmed on location in Parks' home, this interview focuses on his career in music from his days as a student at the American Boychoir School, a discussion of his influences, studio recordings, composing film scores, and performing live. Never at a loss for words, Van Dyke recounts his past with revealing, candid, and humorous insights into his musical life.
Be sure to check out the first two volumes of the Endless Sky series: Volume I: Wondermints and Volume II: Dean Torrence. Each volume costs $14.99. Buy any two for $25 or all three for $30. Visit endlessskyvideo.blogspot.com to view promotional trailers. Add $3 shipping and handling — $4 if ordering two, $5 if ordering three. Overseas shipping rates are: $5 for one, $6 for two, $7 for three. Send checks or money orders to Endless Sky, 28 Wilson Road, Lambertville, NJ 08530 or send money via PayPal to esvideo@yahoo.com. For further information, contact Endless-sky@esquarterly.com.
(updated 3/28/09)
Former Beach Boys Band member Adrian Baker has released two new songs, “Missing Kissing You” and “Cherie.” The songs are now available as downloads at Adrian's website. (updated 9/29/09)
Jon Stebbins is working on an update of his Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy. (6/9/08)
Carnie Wilson is hosting on a revival of The Newlywed Game on US cable channel GSN (formerly the Game Show Network). (4/8/09)
Coming soon, a new book, Beach Boys' Drive — Guide to the Beach Boys' California. Billed as the definitive Beach Boys guidebook, the tome follows a patchwork quilt across time, chronicling a career spanning over four decades and over 150 locations. For more info, go to www.myspace.com/beachboydrive. (12/14/08)
Andrew Doe, author of several BB books and liner notes, has created a comprehensive online Beach Boys discography and a historical timeline for the Beach Boys, including an extensive examination of the band's beginning and year by year shows and sessions listings. (updated 4/6/09)
Archived Hotline items.
(This section updated 8/3/09)
All This Is That
BB CONTACT INFORMATION
Mail may be sent to members of the Beach Boys through BBFC:
Beach Boys Fan Club, 631 N. Stephanie St. #546, Henderson, NV 89014.
or via BB management at:
c/o Brother Records Inc., P.O. Box 910002, San Diego, CA 92191-0002.
Brian Wilson may also be contacted via his message board at brianwilson.com.
About BBFC
The club was started by Alice, the president, in 1973, when she wrote to rock magazines expressing an interest in seeing more articles about the Beach Boys. After one of her letters was printed, several people contacted her about forming a club. Ads in Rolling Stone generated more membership; the first newsletter was published in 1976. The Beach Boys' promotional people took an interest, resulting in BBFC's becoming the official Beach Boys fan organization.
You can receive our latest newsletter by joining the club. Basic membership is $5.00 ($8.00 in U.S. funds for overseas members). This includes five issues of our newsletter (published irregularly), with news and other information, tour dates, editorials, and a classified section, as well as email bulletins for between-newsletter news.
HOW TO JOIN BBFC
Send your contact information and $5 ($8 overseas) in check or money order to the Beach Boys Fan Club, 50 S. Emery St. #4E, Pahrump, NV 89048. We have provided an application form for your convenience. (You do not need to include an SASE when sending payment.)
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