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NEW AND CURRENT ITEMS
Dennis Wilson's long out-of-print solo album is set for a June 17, 2008 reissue on Caribou/Legacy. The two-disc set, titled Pacific Ocean Blue: Legacy Edition, will contain 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 will include 20 previously unreleased tracks from Dennis, as well as new liner notes (by David Leaf, Jon Stebbins, Ben Edmonds and David Beard) and photos (by Dean Torrence). For a special bonus track, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins contributes new vocals and lyrics to Denny's instrumental track "Holy Man." (A second Hawkins version of "Holy Man" has instrumental augmentation by Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor; it will be released separately and is not part of the POB:LE set.) An EPK video about POB:LE can be viewed here (link provided for information only). Audio clips may be heard at the POB:LE website, along with photos. (updated 6/9/08)
In other DW news, Jon Stebbins is working on a revision of his Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy, to be published later this summer. (6/9/08)
Brian Wilson will be releasing a studio version of That Lucky Old Sun this fall on Capitol Records. For more details and a video of Brian's press announcement at Capitol, see Brian's website. (5/19/08)
The Beach Boys: U.S. Singles Collection — The Capitol Years (1962-1965) will be released on June 10, as a limited edition boxed set of 16 CDs and as a digital collection. Each of the deluxe boxed set's CDs includes an original single's A and B-sides, plus other versions of most tracks, from additional mono and stereo mixes to live recordings. Eight previously unreleased mixes are among the new collection's 66 tracks. For details and more information, see Capitol's Beach Boys website. (updated 6/9/08)
The fourth annual Carl Wilson Foundation Scramble Against Cancer Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Yarrow Golf and Conference Center in Augusta, MI (site of last year's Scramble). The event starts at 9 a.m. Cost is $125 per entrant, with all proceeds to benefit the Carl Wilson Foundation. Event details are available on the CWF website. (updated 6/23/08)
Alan Jardine's website now 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. BBFC's October 2007 interview with Al also appears on his site, in the "Articles" section. (4/4/08)
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)
David Marks has released a new 3-CD compilation of recordings over his career, called The Lost Years. The CD collection, which includes tracks from Dave & the Marksmen, The Moon, and David solo, is available from David's website. (updated 1/23/08)
MAHARISHI: Mike Love and Alan Jardine have both released statements on the passing of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (updated 2/6/08)
SAD NEWS: Longtime Beach Boys Band member Mike Meros passed away on Dec. 26, 2007, of a heart attack. Mike played keyboards with the BB's supporting band throughout the '80s and '90s. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation or to Many Mansions. An online book of condolences is also available for those who wish to leave messages for Mike's family. Brother Records has also created an official memorial site for Mike, to honor his many years with the Beach Boys Band. (updated 1/20/08)
Billy Hinsche has released a new DVD, Dennis Wilson Forever: Interviews with the People Who Knew Him Best. After three years in the making, this powerful documentary on Beach Boy Dennis Wilson is an insightful, honest, loving look at the incredible life of the legendary BB's drummer as seen through the eyes of those who knew him best. Filled with fascinating, funny, outrageous anecdotes about Dennis the surfer, drummer, race car driver, songwriter and friend, the film contains over thirty different interviews with family members, close friends, fellow musicians, co-workers, admirers, and fellow Beach Boys. More.
Billy also has a new CD out, called Live at the Cannery, which includes his live version of "Sail On Sailor." More. (updated 10/16/07)
Long Promised Road: Songs of Dennis and Carl Wilson Live: You can now order the new CD by Adam Marsland's Chaos Band (featuring Evie Sands and special guest Alan Boyd). Long Promised Road is a live recording of the Chaos Band's tribute to Carl and Dennis Wilson tour, taken from their L.A. show last spring. The CD contains 20 tracks, 14 of which are Carl and/or Dennis originals, including covers of the unreleased Wilson songs "Carry Me Home" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice to Live Again." The basic price for the album is $15 US. Orders can be taken worldwide, via credit card and PayPal; other forms of payment can be arranged. Go to Adam Marsland's homepage or MySpace site for ordering and details. The CD is now going into wide release and will be available in stores and from online retailers. (updated 2/16/06)
Photo ©2006, Trisha Campo
Five surviving Beach Boys -- Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, and David Marks -- gathered on top of the Capitol Tower on June 13, 2006, to receive a Double Platinum award for Sounds of Summer. This is the first time the full core group has appeared together since receiving their Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2001. Artwork for the special anniversary reissues of Pet Sounds and "Good Vibrations" (with bonus tracks, see below) was revealed, and a second hits compilation, The Warmth of the Sun, was announced for release in spring '07. Thanks to Trisha Campo for the photo above! More photos of the event are here and here. (6/13/06)
HAWTHORNE LANDMARK: The Beach Boys Historic Landmark Project will be inscribing new donated bricks on the monument in Hawthorne, CA (where the Beach Boys began), in time for the upcoming first anniversary of its dedication on May 20th. See below for details on all the landmark activities, and go to the landmark website for donations and the latest on the landmark effort! Fan photo albums from the event may be found here, here, here, and here. Closeup views of the monument may be found here.
A DVD of last year's Beach Boys Landmark dedication, filmed by the City of Hawthorne, is also available. It has the full ceremony, as well as interviews with attending Beach Boys, family members, and fans. Price for the DVD is $25 to U.S. locations and $28 to all other international locations. Order your copy from Hawthorne Parks and Recreation Foundation, P.O. Box 1910, Hawthorne, CA 90251 (please specify DVD purchase.) All proceeds are nonprofit and go to cover upkeep for the monument.
(updated 4/26/06)
ENDLESS SUMMER QUARTERLY
SPECIAL "FRIENDS" EDITION: The first 2008 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly celebrates the 40th Anniversary of "Friends" with collected comments from Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Van Dyke Parks, and Stephen Kalinich with ultra rare pictures; a special tribute section in the memory of Mike Meros will also be included. Individual issues are $12.
SPECIAL DENNIS WILSON EDITION:
Slated for this summer is the Pacific Ocean Blue: Legacy Edition interviews with Brian Wilson, Jim Guercio, John Hanlon, Gregg Jakobson, Carli Muñoz, Billy Hinsche, Bobby Figueroa, and Jerry Schilling in their entirety that were used in the liner notes for the Dennis Wilson POB:LE release. Additional interviews and testimonials from Stephen J. Kalinich, Al Jardine, Wayne Tweed, Ricci Martin, Daryl Dragon, and Trisha Campo are included. Along with this instant collectible, ESQ is releasing an accompanying complimentary Dennis Wilson tribute CD. The new collection features Brian Wilson, Carl B. Wilson, Wayne Tweed, Dean O. Torrence, Matthew Jardine, Chris English, Chris Farmer, Philip Bardowell, Peter Lacey, Randell Kirsch, and The Surf City Allstars. Individual issues are $30
Subscription rates are US $30 for 4 issues ($34 for Canada and Mexico; $37 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 4/4/08)
ENDLESS SKY, VOLUME TWO: DEAN O. TORRENCE
David Beard's (Endless Summer Quarterly) recent teaming with Chris Allen (Open Sky) has the team readying for what they feel is going to be an instant collector's item for Jan & Dean fans everywhere. In 2005 Jan & Dean's Dean O. Torrence welcomed the pair into his home for a video interview down memory lane, to discuss just about everything. Co-producer Beard reflects, "Dean opened right up to us. His candor and humor are one-of-a-kind." With Torrence's history as a recording artist and graphic designer, it's no surprise that the story would be interesting. Dean discusses rare and humorous memories of Jan, as well as his own successful design career. The collection also includes rare pictures from Dean's personal collection, including a rare slideshow featuring his photos of The Beach Boys, Dennis Wilson, and Bruce Johnston. Also featured on Volume II are interviews with the Surf City Allstars' Gary Griffin, David Logeman, and Philip Bardowell.
For further information, contact Endless-sky@esquarterly.com and Editor@esquarterly.com. To order Volume II send $14.99 (checks or money orders) to: Endless Sky, 28 Wilson Road, Lambertville, NJ 08530, or send money via PayPal to esvideo@yahoo.com Add $3 inside the U.S./$5 for outside the U.S.
(updated 4/28/08)
Chris Farmer has a new CD out called California Dreamin', featuring guest appearances by past and present BB Band members. More. (updated 3/5/08)
Former BB Band/current Papa Doo Run Run member Adrian Baker's new cd, Runaway Tracks, is now available. Adrian has also re-recorded his 1975 UK hit, "Sherry," for the album, as well as a cover of Lou Christie's "Lightnin' Strikes." For ordering information and MP3 samples, go to www.AdrianBakerProductions.com. "Sherry" is also available as a download from Adrian's site. (5/24/06)
Chef Michael Wilson, son of Dennis Wilson, formerly of 5 Dudley restaurant in Santa Monica, CA, is opening Wilson's restaurant at 8609 Washington Blvd. in Culver City, CA. (4/9/06)
One year after the birth of her daughter, Lola Sofia, Carnie Wilson has released her first ever solo album, A Mother's Gift: Lullabies From The Heart. A Mother's Gift is a collection of traditional and new songs, including a duet with her dad Brian on "You Are So Beautiful" and her take on two of her Beach Boy uncles' songs. Carnie's mother Marilyn also appears on the disc, as do her sister Wendy and cousin Justyn. The album is being released through Big3 Records, in celebration of Mothers Day, and may be ordered from www.carniewilsonmusic.com. (4/25/05)
Andrew Doe, author of several BB books and liner notes, has started a comprehensive online Beach Boys discography and a historical timeline for the Beach Boys, including an extensive examination of the band's beginning. (3/26/02)
Archived Hotline items.
(This section updated 4/26/08)
Events
CWF GOLF SCRAMBLE 2008
The third CWF Scramble Against Cancer Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, August 2, 2008, at Yarrow Golf and Conference Center in Augusta, MI. To make lodging arrangments at the conference center and for more event information, contact the tournament organizer, Karen Carlson. Please visit the 2008 Scramble website for more information. (6/23/08)
BEACH BOYS HAWTHORNE LANDMARK DEDICATION
A commemorative landmark plaque and monument was dedicated on May 20, 2005 at the site of the Hawthorne, CA house where the Wilson brothers grew up and The Beach Boys began as a group. Harry Jarnagan, with help from Paula Bondi-Springer, worked with the Hawthorne City Council and the state Historical Resources Commission to install the landmark plaque at 3701 W. 119th St. The project has the full support of the Wilson family, who were out in full force for the ceremony, as were the Jardines. Dennis' eldest son Scott Wilson provided construction services for the monument. About 1000 people attended the ceremony, which was hosted by Fred Vail and included speakers and musical performances. Brian Wilson and members of his current touring band sang "In My Room" and "Surfer Girl." Fellow Beach Boys Alan Jardine and David Marks were also there. David performed Dennis Wilson's song "You and I," accompanied by Billy Hinsche on keyboards and Dennis' grandson Matt Wilson on guitar. Alan reminisced about the early days and the Beach Boys' beginnings. All three Beach Boys unveiled the monument together. The house was torn down in the 1980s to make way for the Century Freeway (I-105). Custom engraved bricks were sold to help raise money for the landmark construction. Information on the Beach Boys landmark project can be found at their website.
The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce still has some of the items available that were sold at the landmark dedication. You can purchase the pins, postcards, and envelopes. The pins/badges and postcards are color and say "Greetings from Hawthorne, Home of the Beach Boys." The envelopes are black and white and contain a flyer about the dedication. Both the postcards and the envelopes state that they're honoring the dedication of the Beach Boys California Historical Landmark, May 20, 2005. You can buy any combination of the 3 for $10, plus $3 shipping, and they reportedly accept credit card payments. Contact Susan Lanfre at 310-676-1163 or by email. (updated 4/13/05)
DENNIS WILSON BASH 2003
The first official Dennis Wilson Bash, celebrating the life and music of Beach Boy Dennis Wilson, was held on Saturday December 6, 2003 at Chez Jay's in Santa Monica, California. Guests included all four of Dennis' sons, David Marks, The Honeys, Billy Hinsche, and many more! For pix and details of the day's activities, hasten to www.denniswilsonbash.com. (updated 12/15/03)
CARL WILSON FOUNDATION BENEFIT CONCERT 2003
Brian Wilson headlined the 6th annual Carl Wilson Foundation Benefit Concert, held at UCLA's Royce Hall on Thursday, October 16, 2003, along with Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Sugar Ray, and In Bloom. Visit the CWF website for stories and photos from the show. There was no Walk or Beach Party this year, due to scheduling conflicts; hopefully these events will return in a future year. (updated 11/12/03)
CARL WALK PHOTO LINKS
Follow these links for photo essays on 2002's CWF events:
Also, please check out these photo essays on previous Walks:
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Follow this link to learn more about Like a Brother, by Beckley/Lamm/Wilson, one of Carl's last projects.
Carl Wilson's limited-edition CD Long Promised Road, which benefits the American Cancer Society, is available only through Surf's Up Collectibles.
Beach Boys Britain's Carl Wilson Tribute Concert CD, a recording of highlights of performances by fans from the December 1998 Carl Wilson Charity Tribute Concert in London.
All in the Family
CONGRATULATIONS!
BBFC sends congratulations to Matt and Susie Jardine on the birth of their second daughter, Abigail Grace, as well as to granddad Alan Jardine! (5/08)
BBFC sends congratulations to Dan and Wendy Wilson Knutson on the birth of twin sons, Willem and Jesse, born August 17, 2007, and our congratulations to their grandfather Brian Wilson and grandmother Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford and to their older brothers Leo and Beau. (8/20/07)
Congratulations go to Justyn and Britta Wilson, on the birth of their son Dean Carl Wilson, born June 18, 2007. Dean is the grandson of Annie Wilson-Karges and the late Carl Wilson, and was born on his parents' first wedding anniversary. (6/21/07)
Our congratulations go out to grandad Mike Love and his daughter Teresa, who gave birth to her first child, son Liam, on September 28, 2004. Congratulations also go out toWendy Wilson and husband Dan Knutson on the birth of their second child, Beau, on September 24, 2004; to Carnie Wilson and husband Rob Bonfiglio on the birth of their daughter Lola on April 23, 2005; and to the grandparents, including Brian Wilson and Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford. More congratulations go out to Matt Jardine and his wife Susie on the birth of their daughter, Olivia, born on Aug. 3, 2004, as well as to the grandparents, including Alan Jardine! (updated 4/24/05)
BILLY HINSCHE
Billy Hinsche has released a new DVD, Dennis Wilson Forever: Interviews with the People Who Knew Him Best. After three years in the making, this powerful documentary on Beach Boy Dennis Wilson is an insightful, honest, loving look at the incredible life of the legendary BB's drummer as seen through the eyes of those who knew him best. Filled with fascinating, funny, outrageous anecdotes about Dennis the surfer, drummer, race car driver, songwriter and friend, the film contains over thirty different interviews with family members, close friends, fellow musicians, co-workers, admirers, and fellow Beach Boys. More.
Billy also has a new CD out, called Live at the Cannery, which includes his live version of "Sail On Sailor." More. (updated 10/16/07)
Mixed Messages is Billy Hinsche's first studio solo album and represents the culmination of 35 years of writing and recording. It is a double CD package of 24 songs, the majority of which have never been released until now. The Beach Boys (individually and collectively) guest on several tracks. As Billy says, "There's something here for everyone." To listen to four sample songs from Mixed Messages, go to Billy's MySpace site. Mixed Messages may be purchased online at CD Baby. (MFM Productions is no longer accepting orders, as their stock of Mixed Messages CDs has sold out.) A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Carl Wilson Foundation. Full details on the CD can be found at at Billy's website. (updated 12/29/06)
Editing has begun on 1974, the title of Billy's new DVD project, shot entirely on the road during the Beach Boys' summer tour of the same year. This black and white footage is the same from which the "One in a Million" and "The Match" short-subject films were gleaned. (10/13/05)
Billy Hinsche has released a DVD set, The Road Well Traveled, which includes the rock 'n' roll travel tips tutorial hosted by Billy, "Know the Road" (1995); a special song and video tribute to Dennis Wilson, "One in a Million" (1974); and a short subject comedy featuring Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Billy, Ricky Fataar, Bobby Figueroa, Ed Carter, and Carli Muñoz, "The Match" (1974). Footage from "The Match" is rare, never-before-seen video, shot during the Beach Boys' 1974 summer tour and recently edited. Total DVD running time is 80 minutes approximately. More. (updated 5/17/05)
Catch Billy in Ricci Martin's "A Tribute to Dean Martin: His Son Remembers." Ricci Martin's band features former Beach Boys band members Billy Hinsche as Musical Director/vocals and Bobby Figueroa on drums/vocals. In this tribute to his father, Ricci will sing all of Dean's most familiar songs like "Volare," "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You," "Memories are Made of This," and Dean's signature ballad, "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime." There will be many shows in 2005, including a trip to Canada (Toronto and Hamilton) in June. See here for tour dates. (updated 1/04/05)
Billy has begun "shopping" his book, I Got Around (Volume 1), to major publishers. (updated 1/04/05)
Billy has released his very first solo CD entitled Bay of Plenty, recorded on the day he arrived in New Zealand on his most recent trip there in March, 2002. It is a live, "unplugged" recording of songs he has written over many years, including tunes that have been recorded by Dino, Desi & Billy; Nelson Riddle; Dean Martin; Ricci, Desi & Billy; and Carl Wilson. It also includes the song "Patria" (see below). Billy also explains the circumstances surrounding the writing of each song in an anecdotal way. Bay of Plenty is on RD&B Records. Price is $15, plus $2.50 for shipping and handling. Checks, money orders, or IMOs should be made out to "RD&B Records, LLC" and please include "Bay of Plenty" on the memo line of checks. Send orders to RD&B Records, LLC, P.O. Box 60684, Boulder City, NV 89006. For credit card purchases, please call the toll free number 866-293-5001 and ask for Danielle or Shannon. Online purchases and sound samples are available through CD Baby. Allow 7-10 days for delivery. (updated 10/26/02)
Ricci, Desi & Billy's CD Live from Boulder City is available now! Visit riccidesibilly.com for details on how to order it. It is a full 13 song CD that was recorded on May 5, 2001, at the Historic Boulder Theatre in Boulder City, Nevada. RDB's previous CD Live in Vegas is also available. To order, call 702-293-5001. It is a six song, 20 minute set recorded at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas in November 1999 when the group opened for Al Jardine's Family & Friends. Samples from the album can be found at RDB's new website. (updated 5/28/02)
Billy's Videos: Check out Billy's travel tips video, Know the Road, made during the Beach Boys' summer tour of 1995 of the United States and Canada. Come backstage and watch the pre-show preparations, take a ride on the Beach Boys' tour bus, and take a peek inside their private jet! Send $29.95 in check, money order or IMO to Billy Hinsche, 10624 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite A-162, Henderson, NV 89052. $39.95 for overseas/PAL format. For shipping and handling, add $6.39 (US), $7.44 (CAN), $12.44 (EUR), $14.24 (AFRICA), $15.29 (AUST/JAPAN). (Click here for a more detailed description and information on Billy's other instructional video Play Songs of the Beach Boys: Piano Accompaniments to Rock Classics.) (7/20/98)
For more news, please visit Billy's website.
Archived Stories
JEFFREY FOSKETT
Former Beach Boys' supporting musician and current BW tour vocalist/music director Jeffrey Foskett released his latest CD Stars in the Sand on November 16, 2004. The CD is available through a new label, Pop Collective Records, in the U.S. and is available via online retailers. Visit Jeff's website for more details on the album. Jeff's album Twelve and Twelve has also been reissued and is available via online retailers. (1/3/05)
Jeff is featured with the band Sentimental City Romance on a live cover of the Byrds classic "So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star" on Dreamsville Records (Japan). Jeff also provides background vocals for Tamara Walker's "Everywhere I Look, There's You" from the View from the Top soundtrack. Jeff will be recording with Brian Wilson soon on Brian's next studio project. (5/22/03)
Jeff's CD collection of tracks he's done on other recording over the years, called Tributes and Rarities, is also available. The disk includes cuts from various artist tribute collections (ie: "Telephone Line" - ELO Tribute, "Your Very Eyes" - Shoes Tribute, "Laughter in the Rain" - Neil Sedaka etc.), the closing theme song from the mini-series The Beach Boys, An American Family, along with other unreleased and hard to find re-mixed song versions recorded for specific commercials ("Route 66," "Little Saint Nick," etc.). (5/22/03)
Catch Jeff on tour with Brian Wilson, Papa Doo Run Run, and Byrds of a Feather. (5/22/03)
For the latest Foskett news and information on Foskett's earlier releases, click here. (Note: This site does not work properly with some browsers.) (updated 5/22/03)
CHRIS FARMER & MIKE KOWALSKI
Former BB supporting musicians Chris Farmer and Mike Kowalski have joined forces with current BW backing band members Scott Bennett and Probyn Gregory in a new band called The OC Beach Band. (3/4/08)
Chris Farmer has a new CD out titled California Dreamin', featuring Chris' versions of Beach Boys' and other '60s' classics. The album is a veritable BB Band reunion fest, with Jeffrey Foskett (vocals, guitar), Tim Bonhomme (vocals, keyboards), Scott Totten (vocals, guitar), John Cowsill (vocals), Mike Kowalski (drums), Adrian Baker (guitar), Gary Griffin (keyboards), and Randell Kirsch (bass guitar) backing Chris. The CD is produced by Chris Farmer and Jeff Peters. For more information, go to Chris' website, www.ChrisFarmerMusic.com. (updated 2/27/05)
ALAN BOYD
Filmmaker and longtime Beach Boys' archivist and compilation producer Alan Boyd has released a long-awaited solo CD, Channel Surfing, a compilation of Beach Boys-styled tracks he's recorded over a 14 year span. The album includes several theme songs that Alan has written, produced, and recorded for Beach Boys' fan conventions over the years, songs that many fans of the group have sought, often unaware that they came from the same person who had also directed the acclaimed 1998 Beach Boys documentary Endless Harmony.
The 16 track album, which includes a pair of recent collaborations with longtime Beach Boys' lyricist Stephen Kalinich, was officially released in December 2004. The album has received enthusiastic endorsements from Beach Boys Brian Wilson, Alan Jardine, and Bruce Johnston, as well as legendary Beach Boys' engineer Stephen Desper.
Channel Surfing is currently available for $10, plus $1 shipping, online from Alan's website or by sending a check to Boyd Production Group, 2049 Windsor Circle, Duarte, CA 91010. You can also email info@boydproductiongroup.com for more information. (Note: This site does not work properly with some browsers.) Samples of Alan's music can be found on his MySpace site.
Boyd has also appeared with Adam Marsland's Chaos Band on their "Songs of Dennis and Carl Wilson Tour 2006." (updated 1/4/05)
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Rob Bonflglio (Carnie Wilson's husband) and his Los Angeles-based rock band The Skies of America will release their debut album Shine in September 2005 on indie label National Recorder. (7/27/02)
Hey Stevie features Stevie Heger and Tom Jacob (of Al Jardine's Family & Friends). The current release from Hey Stevie is The World's a Better Place, including a new version of "Sail on Sailor." Copies of the album may be purchased through their website. Mention the Carl Wilson Foundation and get Hey Stevie's first record Death by Heartbreak free with your order! CDs can be ordered by mail at PacificSol, LLC, P.O. Box 4333, Mountain View, CA 94040 or toll-free at 1-877-938-7765 (U.S.) Prices: The World's a Better Place, $15; Death by Heartbreak, $12. U.S. shipping/handling is $2.44 (1 or 2 CDs). (updated 5/30/02)
Bobby Figueroa, former BB band member and current AJFFBB drummer, has a CD available, Canciones de Verano (Songs of Summer), featuring Latino adaptations of BB songs. For more information and audio samples, please visit Bobby's website.
Adrian Baker's new CD, Surfer's Paradise, features three classic Beach Boys covers, "The Warmth of the Sun," "All Summer Long," and "And Your Dream Comes True." There are also 10 original tracks, including the title song, "The Surf Is Up," "Bring Back Those Surfin' Days," and "Party Beach." For ordering information and MP3 samples, go to the Adrian Baker Productions website. (5/12/04)
In Print
DAVID MARKS: THE LOST BEACH BOY
Jon Stebbins and David Marks' book, The Lost Beach Boy, is described as "an average everyday story of a 14-year-old who rode a massive wave to fame with America's favorite band." The book covers the early days of the Beach Boys, as well as Marks' intriguing journey to the present. According to Jon's website, "David's perspective insures that the 'full' birth of the Beach Boys' story is being told for the first time. It will challenge many of the perceptions we previously had of his role in the band, and covers all aspects of a life that encountered despair, addiction and death -- yet lived to rejoin the band he walked away from at their initial peak." For more details, go to the Lost Beach Boy website. (6/19/07)
CATCH A WAVE: THE RISE, FALL, AND REDEMPTION OF THE BEACH BOYS' BRIAN WILSON
Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, a book by Peter Ames Carlin, was published in August of 2006. (updated 8/26/06)
SLOOP JOHN B: A PIRATE'S TALE
Al Jardine's book, Sloop John B: A Pirate's Tale, 32-page hardcover children's book lists for $17.95 and features a new recording of the song to play as you read. The new lyrics tell of a young boy and his grandfather getting trapped by pirates at sea, and defeating them. Makes a great gift for kids of all ages! To follow Al's activities, visit his website (Flash plugin required). (6/2/05)
MIKE KOWALSKI IN CLASSIC DRUMMER
Look for a feature story on longtime BB band drummer Mike Kowalski, in the July 2005 issue of Classic Drummer. The article was written by Mike Megaffin. Back issues may be ordered from www.classicdrummer.com or call 770-438-0844. (6/19/05)
FRANK HOLMES SMILE ART SHOW
Frank Holmes, the artist for the aborted BB Smile album, has an exhibit of his original illustrations for the album and accompanying booklet on view at Enrico's, 504 Broadway at Kearny, North Beach, San Francisco, CA; 415-982-6223. The show runs through October 2005. (7/27/05)
ANOTHER PET SOUNDS BOOK OUT
Pet Sounds is a new book by Jim Fusilli, available in March 2005 from Continuum Publishing ($9.95 paperback). The book takes "a deeply personal look" at Brian Wilson's involvement in the creation and recording of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, with examinations of each song on the album. (3/10/05)
MORE BEACH BOYS COLLECTORS BOOKS!
The Beach Boys -- The Definitive Diary of America's Greatest Band, on Stage and in the Studio, by Keith Badman is published by Backbeat Books. The book is approximately 384 pages and is a day by day, detailed listing of the group's activities between 1961 and 1976. In addition, there is a song recording index and a list of all TV appearances. The price is $29.95 in the US and £19.95 in the UK. (5/12/04)
This Whole World -- The Complete Beach Boys Singles and EP Cover Collection is a new 300 page, full-color, hard-bound collectors' guide that documents picture sleeves of all The Beach Boys' group and solo singles and EPs worldwide in full color, with a foreword by Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford. Price is 49.00 Euro / 34.30 GBP / 62.92 USD (without postage). Air postage for Europe is 8.20 Euro; for others (USA, Japan, Australia, etc.), 12.30 Euro. To order, email vertrieb@fossilverlag.de. You can also buy the book online at www.vinylcover.net. (5/12/04)
Joe Thomas offers two handsome new books, The Beach Boys on CD and The Complete Guide to the Solo Works of Brian Wilson (coauthored with Kie Miskelly). Both books are available from the author. Please go to www.risingsurf.net for more information. (5/12/04)
The second edition of The Complete Guide to the Music of the Beach Boys by Andrew Doe and John Tobler is coming out in Sept. 2004. (5/12/04)
RECORDING THE BEACH BOYS
Recording the Beach Boys by Stephen W. Desper gives a detailed and insightful look into the making of the Sunflower and Surf's Up albums and the recording techniques employed in their production, as written by the chief mixer and recordings engineer for these sessions. Hidden within the stereo release of these two albums is a virtual surround-sound listening experience. The book comes with a unique device enabling any fan to optimize their stereo system and to realize the complete and accurate virtual surround listening experience hidden in all stereo releases of Sunflower and Surf's Up. Follow this link for more information. (12/10/02)
RICCI MARTIN'S THAT'S AMORE: A SON REMEMBERS
In his book That's Amore, Ricci Martin (Carl Wilson's brother-in-law) takes readers on a tour through his childhood, from the star-studded parties to the exploration of "three marriages, eight kids, one family" to the treasured one-on-one time he shared with his father, legendary actor/singer Dean Martin. That's Amore shares the triumphs, tragedies, and escapades that colored Ricci's childhood and reveals Dean as the husband and father few people knew. More than 100 photos from the private Martin family album enhance Ricci's portrait of his father, creating a complete, honest picture of the Rat Pack legend. Ricci also writes about The Beach Boys, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Billy Hinsche, Annie Wilson-Karges, and more familiar names to Beach Boys fans. For more information, please visit Ricci's website. (updated 4/13/02)
ARCHIVED STORIES
- I'm Still Hungry: Finding Myself Through Thick and Thin book by Carnie Wilson; details
- Frank Holmes' Smile cover art reprints; ordering info
- Dumb Angel: The Life & Music of Dennis Wilson book by Adam Webb; details
- Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy book by Jon Stebbins; ordering info
- Add Some Music to Your Day book; ordering info
- Denny Remembered book by Ed Wincentsen, new edition; ordering info
- Carl Wilson limited edition Rickenbacker guitar poster
- Stan Love's Beach Boys posters and Y2K BB calendar
All This Is That
REMEMBERING THE MAHARISHI
Mike Love and Alan Jardine have both released statements on the passing of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Mike Love's Statement:
While in Paris participating in a UNICEF benefit show, the Beach Boys were introduced to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. That was in December of 1967. Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Alan Jardine and myself along with several family members learned the TM technique from Maharishi himself. Two months later, I made the journey to Rishi Kesh, India, where Donovan and the Beatles also attended a teacher's training course. Alan and I both became teachers of TM a couple years later.
To say that what I have learned from Maharishi has been of great benefit to me is an understatement to be sure. Maharishi has designed a pathway of development of human potential, which includes transcendental mediation, the TM-Sidhi program, Maharishi Ayurveda, Jyotish, and Yagyas -- all derived directly from the Earth's most ancient text, The Vedas.
No less a goal than that of world peace was Maharishi's life's work. For those of us who were fortunate enough to have been in his presence, his passing is profoundly sad. But I for one, am among the millions who are grateful for what he shared with us on this, "The Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment" on the way to the goal which Maharishi called "Heaven on Earth." We will miss you, but your great light will shine on.
Jai Guru Dev, Michael E. Love
Al Jardine's Statement:
I am saddened by this great man's passing. He helped to enlighten me and my family to the value of transcendental meditation. He hoped to enlighten the world, but said that it must start with each individual, the family, the community, and then entire nations.
He would chastise me in a kind way if I stayed away too long, "Where have you been?" And of course I could not think of a single good answer, because being in his presence made one feel like a complete idiot for staying away too long.
He left me with a tool to deal with life and its complexities. For that I will always be greatful, and whenever I'm dipping into that "pool of peace inside," I will always think of him.
Jai Guru Dev, Al Jardine
(updated 2/6/08)
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.
Mail may also be sent to Brian Wilson via his personal fan club:
c/o Brian Wilson Fan Club, 15030 Ventura Boulevard, 1-710, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
or via email here. (Be sure to include snail mail address in all email directed to Brian.)
Or talk with Brian directly via his message board at brianwilson.com.
EARLIER STORIES
- Congratulations to Wendy Wilson Knutson and her husband Dan Knutson on the birth of their son Leo Evan, born September 14, 2003, and on the impending arrival of their second child. (update 6/29/04)
- Congratulations to Brian and Melinda Wilson on the adoption of their infant son, Dylan Douglas Wilson! (2/5/04)
- Brian Wilson and family featured in the 2004 Tournament of Roses Parade.
- Beach Boys model limited edition diecast toy cars
- Click here for earlier stories from 1996 on.
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.
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 an extensive classified section; membership card; and contact person for between-newsletter news.
How to Join BBFC
- Write to the Beach Boys Fan Club, 50 S. Emery St. #4E, Pahrump, NV 89048.
- Or send our application form and $5 ($8 overseas) in check or money order to the address above. (You do not need to include an SASE when sending payment.)
Links to other Beach Boys/Brian Wilson sites on the Web!
Updated on June 9, 2008
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