the man is a proper,real, live legend. go to 60s beach boys, if ya don't believe me. the beatles did'nt compete with the rolling stones,they tried to keep up with this fella an his band , if ya dony believe me just ask paul mc cartney
I have so much love and respect for Brian :) he's had a tough life but he's still a bloody genius. He wrote all those beautiful songs, the Beach Boys wouldnt even exist if it werent for him. we love u Brian!!! :)
I love watching Glastonbury performances from most artists. Especially the Sunday afternoon spot...the crowd are never anything other than enthusiastic.
After watching this concert, I have to hand it to Brian Wilson. After the early/middle 60s, the BBs basically sucked in concert. That's b/c they got lazy and bored, not really older. It was reflected in their music, both vocally and instrumentally. Brian is reduplicating the sound of his original records in concert. He may have to hire a ton of musicians to do it with him...but he did it. Great job Brian!
He used to play bass for the Beach Boys, when he used to tour with them in the early 1960s. He quit touring in about 1964 as he couldn't handle it.
In the actual recording bit he played EVERY instrument basically - as in, he'd record an entire album on his own, while they were away on tour, then just get them to add the vocals when they got back
@MrCeej9999 The beach boys backings were recorded by the legendary "wrecking crew" including hal blaine on drums, glen campbell on guitar and carole kaye on bass. There are plenty of clips available on youtube where you can hear Brian behind the console asking Carole and Hal to do things in a certain way. Brian was a brilliant composer and arranger but a rudimentary bass player, as he was the first to admit.
@xtenkfarpl He's holding the bass, but the guy playing is the bald one behind him in Fun Fun fun. To play the bass you need to move your left hand too, and in the rare moments when the camera lets you see Brian's left hand, it's not moving at all. I love brian and the original BB's but unfortunately he no longer has the coordination needed to sing and play at the same time.
One thing's for sure... Brian is just holding that bass. Anyway, yeah not always the most inspiring performer these days, I'm just glad the guy is happy and and making music, and most importantly alive. Gotta love that guy.
if you know anything about Brian you know his usage of sound layers, so perhaps he is using the bass as a crutch but we have to remember he might pluck those strings once or twice to add that miniscule amount of sound to the overall sound. everyone can have an opinion, but once again lets remember who we are talking about
amazing triumph of the human mind and spirit that everyones favorite beach boy brian wilson overcame his problems and illness to brave the spotlight and tour his great songs again... I just cant even believe it I never thought this would have happened... he should sue mike love and make mike work as a "beach boy" forever to pay off his debts. it was always the "Brian Wilson Show" as far as Im concerned... but his brothers were amazing talents in their own right. methinks Mike Love was adopted.
Brian Wilson is still awesome, maybe more so than when he was young. I saw him do two hours of Beach Boys and That Lucky Old Sun in NYC and it doesn't matter that his voice isn't young and strong. Anyone who has the strength to create that much joyful sound at any age is OK by me. If you can leave his show without a smile on your face you are brain dead or a grinch.
What do I think of you? Hmm. How about, I don't like panderers, Mikey. And I don't like guys who obviously love themselves too much. YOUR fetish? Yourself. You think every girl is just gonna fall all over themselves for a chance to get you in bed. YUCK!! Your stage moves actually look prissy and queerified. So sue me, since you love litigatin' so much.
Quite frankly, I don't care a dog's ass what you think of Van Dyke Parks. Dog's ass--that's a good description of your face!
But remember, baldy, with no Brian there would never have been a...YOU for you to worship for no apparent reason. Too bad you didn't have the talent and creativity to form the Beach Boys yourself. That took Brian, and he did that in spite of Murry, not because of him(or because of you either). If you sold all those hats you've worn over the years to hide your obvious chrome dome, you wouldn't have to keep suing people for money!
Its a blessing that we who didnt grow up in the 60s have the possibillity to see artists like Brian Wilson perform today. I saw Dylan live in may, and it was the thrill of a lifetime.
If u choose vocal perfection over genious songs, experiencing the magnificent and epic style that the artist created on his very own, seeing one of the greatest musical legends in history in action, and experience the wonder of the 60s today, then there is plenty of C. Aguilera (?) videos on this side for u.
Fab fab fab! The man is a God and I am awe struck he came out of his shell to appear live on stage all these years later that he couldn't do with the BBYS. God bless you Brian.. fun fun fun
Hey there, Mikey! Sued anybody lately? So you were starting to miss me, huh? Wondering what I look like? That famous testosterone of yours is working overtime, isn't it, imagining whether or not I would be another of your good screws? Hang it up, Mikey--I ain't underaged sweetmeat.
Hey, Mikey! Yeah, 2 posts here among 158, and suddenly it's official! that's only because a couple of people finally said something that agrees with your opinion. Your nasally singing these days is better, I suppose? Go try to top this--you and your lap dog, Brucie!
I was born and bred a Beach Boys fan - and I agree that this is horrendous. If you want to hear the Beach Boys in their prime then search for them here on YouTube and try some of the b/w vids from the 60's - then u might appreciate Brian Wilsons range and the awesome harmonization that was the Beach Boys ;)
Hey, dorky! Mike Love rules only mediocre minds(like yours). Mr. "don't funk with the formula" didn't have the guts to think outside the box he put The Beach Boys in. As for Mikey giving Brian his talent--WHAT talent? You can't give what you don't have! Put that in your ass and crap it!
Seems you need to get a life as much as I do, dorky! You stalk me as much as I "stalk" you or anybody else. And uh, take a look at the crowd in this video and listen to his new albums and THEN tell me he's washed up! He's even played Royal Command Performances for the queen. Your hero is a bald, no-talent former gas station attendant that would still be pumping gas(or is it passing gas?) if not for Brian. He should stoop down and lick Brian's dust, just as YOU should, you shitfaced loser!
Lordy, what planet have you been living on? You need to do TONS more of research before you make a ridiculous assertion like THAT!!! That statement is beyond stupid! Whose book you been reading? Mike Love's?
LITERALLY crapped his pants, huh? You were there to notice, were you? And the REAL king of the deadbeat dads is Mike Love, who TRULY shitcanned his own flesh and blood, not even acknowledging her as his, just because she was born out of wedlock. That didn't make her any less his flesh and blood. And saying Brian Wilson is only a bass player is like saying that Paul McCartney is only a bass player!
Uh, talking about deadbeat dads--what about Mike Love disowning his own daughter? I mean REALLY disowning her, simply because she was illigitimate(which wasn't HER fault)!She eventually died young because she needed a kidney(I believe) transplant, and she couldn't afford it, and DEAR OLD DAD refused to pay for it, which he easily could have done! At worst Brian was a DYSFUNCTIONAL dad who was not MENTALLY or EMOTIONALLY with his kids, but he was always there. He never disowned his kids, dork!
What do you mean "disowned his kids"? You say that like he threw them out in the street or something! And maybe YOU should read a little--Van Dyke Parks wrote the words to the "song about a plate of vegetables" not Brian. Brian created the MUSIC. He's not a lyricist. That's why he always works with collaborators. Mike Love would be proud of you. You're 2 peas in a pod--both of you are JERKS!!
God forbid Brian would ever lower himself to reunite with Mike the leach Love....he doesnt need him and never will.The beach boys were finished once Carl died. Denny was a supremely talented brother and love had the nerve to call him talentless.
What a legend, still relevent over 30 years on, Brain and the beach boys are timeless,if you cant reflect on a happy time through this, then god help you
dork hunter....whos the fucking dork here??????????????????? who wrote most of this stuff....brian wilson did..influence or not.....read and weep wanker
Why do people have to argue about The Beatles vs The Beach Boys? I'm English and I think Brian Wilson is unquestionably a musical genius who made a phenomenal impact on the 1960s music scene and influenced numerous musicians, singers and producers for years to come. The Beatles did rather well also! :-)
the beatles, led zeppelin, the rolling stones, the smiths, the clash, radiohead, the kinks, cream, eric clapton, david bowie, the who....i mean that's pretty good musical taste if you ask me.
everytime i hear a beach boy song BRIAN WILSON comes to mind. i sing and i was inspired by brian years ago with his amazing harmony arrangements. BRIAN is the beach boys. sorry mike love
Saw him for the first time at Bridgeschool in 1998 I think it was, he opened up with "Surfer Girl." This guy with this band, they always put on a good show.
Brian Wilson is my favorite modern composer, but let's not forget that the primary songwriting credit for Surfing USA goes to Chuck Berry. The music is essentially similar to Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen."
He is hardly unappreciated! Hardly anyone does not like Beach Boyus tunes and he is constantly lauded by the greatest musicians off all time as a genius. Thats pretty good appreciation to my mind
Yes, that's true, but a lot of people in the general public STILL doesn't realize that he's a genius. I guess that's because of ignorance of the significant role he played in the formation of the group and the HUGE role he played in the creation and production of the music.
As a kid, I was "too cool" for the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. But I now have an appreciation for some great tunes. You are right: A number of musicians say he was greatest - I just heard Elton John say it on an interview today.
...Brian Wilson may have been troubled in his life, but a hell of a lot of happy music came out of him because of it...the more an artist suffered, the greater the artist became......Brian Wilson surpassed them all !
HAH! I wouldn't put ANY faith in that "autobiography" if I were you. It was ghost written(at least partly by "Dr." Eugene Landy). It's FULL of factual errors and misquotes. Brian said he didn't even read the manuscript before it was submitted. In other words, Brian Wilson had no hand in WRITING it!
Wow Brian Wilson is such a Musical Genius! What puzzles people is that he doesn't even realize it! At least Mike Love does and steals the Beach Boys from him, hehehe what a bald talentless prick raking in all the money!!
I saw Brian Wilson last night in Bristol UK. Let me assure you that he is at the top of his game, the concert was just fantastic. He presented his new work 'Lucky Old Sun' and that has to be seen to be believed, he was entusiastic smiling and generally loving every minute of performing. I met Taylor Mills after the show and she is even more beautiful close up :)
You need to know ALL the facts about Brian Wilson before passing any judgement. Music is his passion. He's one of the greatest music writers the world has ever known, and he'll continue making beautiful sound as long as he is still alive.
Agreed.... I first saw Brian and the BB live in 1963 and was hooked. Never have missed a chance to see him since- including the Smile concert in Minneapolis. I think I am up to somewhere around 35 BB and BW concerts.
All he does is stand there its sad. I would not be able to go see Brian at this age in concert its to sad I wish I could see 1967 Brian perform again. As happy as I am that he is feeling better then he ever did hes still not himself.
Uh..you need a reality check.Come into the REAL world and leave your beautiful perfect fantasy world behind!Besides, have you ever checked out his performances back in the 60's with the Beach Boys?He wasn't exactly jumping around on stage like Pete Townsend back then either!With Brian, it was never about the performance(that was Mike Love's thing).Brian was about the MUSIC and the HARMONIES.He was always bashful about performing live.That's nothing new.Geniuses don't HAVE to be great performers!
Yeah it may be Brian Wilson but I feel like hes taken way to much medication in his day to really be the same person he was and he doesnt seem to perform nearly as good as he used to.
Try walking a mile in his shoes and see how well YOU hold up.And besides, the man's in his 60's.Ummm,in case you don't know, age slows a person down!I can testify to that, and I'm only in my 50's!And his schedule is far tougher than mine.Most of those musicians in his band are half his age. Of course they will have more energy and bouce.My voice isn't what it used to be, and I never smoked or took drugs,like he did.I'd say he holds up remarkably well under the circumstances! ROCK ON,BRIAN!!
Brian Wilson, a true American music icon. Though his sweet angelic voice will never be heard again, the fact that he still wants to write, produce, perform and tour is a testament to his continued musical genius. We love you Brian! Love and mercy.
one minute your indestructable the next minute your looking over the pressa-piss. this guy nearly dun a syd barret give him credit.could be worse you could be watching your granny havin sex!
No, i'm sure the technolgy of Viagra will be far more powerfull and advanced in 30 years then what ever he's taking now so Ill have the stamina edge by far.
What a moron you are. Don't even know a joke when you read one. What a pansy you are. I stated orginally that I hate seeing how the ravges of time affects people. Get over it.
Uh, YOU need to get over it! If seeing what time does to someone bothers you that much, you're the pansy. I don't know how old you are, but if you're still relatively young, your time is coming! And I'M the moron??
why when i type in Brian Wilson do I see a douche with a beard show up first?
MaccaBeatles 5 months ago
@MaccaBeatles I think it's because of that was in his early years in the 70s when he was gaining weight and stuff.
Andrewcarey87 3 weeks ago
the man is a proper,real, live legend. go to 60s beach boys, if ya don't believe me. the beatles did'nt compete with the rolling stones,they tried to keep up with this fella an his band , if ya dony believe me just ask paul mc cartney
MrPhilroo123 5 months ago
The voice may not be what it was..but don't you just love him - respect!
lorsujan 6 months ago in playlist glastonbury 2005 4
I have so much love and respect for Brian :) he's had a tough life but he's still a bloody genius. He wrote all those beautiful songs, the Beach Boys wouldnt even exist if it werent for him. we love u Brian!!! :)
minkdevil 6 months ago
It's good seeing him playing the Bass again!!...
TheCozmister 7 months ago
Is there so many people watching him :O best song from him er ''Let's go to heaven in my car'' :D
kevinbaconisbest 7 months ago
poor old bugger
jonnyboydrums 10 months ago
poor old bugger
jonnyboydrums 10 months ago
too bad he looks like a deflated plastic bag nowadays
stevus111 1 year ago
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everyone before 1980 does
alexandertarangerkin 1 year ago
Thumbs up for the blonde female singer Taylor Mills! ;)
bd80 1 year ago 5
thanks chocholatina for this video ;)
TheAndrix19891 1 year ago
Brian wilson bringing sexy back not Justin Timberlake
coolsweetgroovy 1 year ago 2
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He's mentally sharp. He just has severe anxiety problems. Gets scared basically during high pressure situations.
You don't sing 8 part harmonies, while playing organ and bass, if you're not with it.........
MrCeej9999 1 year ago 2
@MrCeej9999 I know Brian is the man
coolsweetgroovy 1 year ago
What a fantastic band!
Poor old Brian who scarcely seems to know what's happening around him.
Great music all the same and an ecxstatic crowd.
I loved it too.
avril2 1 year ago 3
Excellent Brian! That crowd is unbelievable -- you must have loved it.
johncfl 1 year ago
shower a shite!!!
MQUC1888 1 year ago
I love watching Glastonbury performances from most artists. Especially the Sunday afternoon spot...the crowd are never anything other than enthusiastic.
SwingRiots 1 year ago
i was there that sunday afternoon and at the liverpool concert the next day
MrGordonio1 1 year ago
Man, you see all the people there. And Jon BonJovi mixing it up to boot!
Let's see how some group of today, anyone, measure up to this.
Some music is just timeless!
Joseph F
B52sguy 1 year ago
I love the guitarist with the Carl Wilson badge, great sign of respect.. Carl could never be replaced.
TB897 2 years ago 7
That's Jeff foskett-He and Carl were close ,agree with what you say.
yeoGlover 1 year ago
It's too bad Brian Doesn't do his famous high pitched vocals at the end.
Donutsmasher1 2 years ago
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Love how the entire crowd is boppin'
tomikkkkk 2 years ago
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tomikkkkk 2 years ago
who is the blonde dick head runnign around
bruxyb 2 years ago
now this is Talent! "x factor learn frm this!"
Brian + the band OWN! wayhey to simon cowels telly tubbyz! lmho
Andypandyownz 2 years ago 4
Brian sounds much better, 4 years later!
mdefil23 2 years ago
What bass is Brian playing?
thespermdonor 2 years ago
Amazing
xyraste 2 years ago 4
cool but as usual, the band plays waaaay over the top....
sly74 2 years ago
does someone know how many people were there? 100.000 maybe?
eoras77 2 years ago
After watching this concert, I have to hand it to Brian Wilson. After the early/middle 60s, the BBs basically sucked in concert. That's b/c they got lazy and bored, not really older. It was reflected in their music, both vocally and instrumentally. Brian is reduplicating the sound of his original records in concert. He may have to hire a ton of musicians to do it with him...but he did it. Great job Brian!
MrDennyman 2 years ago 3
Right up there with the best musical genius names of our time.
extramile150 2 years ago 23
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Absolutely. So sad he was out of action for so long!
By the way: he's playing bass here! In fact, you'll see him playing bass in a LOT of pictures over the years!
Funny how many Really Good songwriters are bass players? McCartney, of course. Willy Dixon in the blues... etc
xtenkfarpl 1 year ago
@xtenkfarpl John Deacon from Queen: I want to break free, Another one bites the dust, You're my best friend...
al853 1 year ago
@xtenkfarpl
He used to play bass for the Beach Boys, when he used to tour with them in the early 1960s. He quit touring in about 1964 as he couldn't handle it.
In the actual recording bit he played EVERY instrument basically - as in, he'd record an entire album on his own, while they were away on tour, then just get them to add the vocals when they got back
MrCeej9999 1 year ago
@MrCeej9999 He didn't play every instrument it was majoritively session players apart from the piano and bass
thecellardoorsound 1 year ago
@MrCeej9999 The beach boys backings were recorded by the legendary "wrecking crew" including hal blaine on drums, glen campbell on guitar and carole kaye on bass. There are plenty of clips available on youtube where you can hear Brian behind the console asking Carole and Hal to do things in a certain way. Brian was a brilliant composer and arranger but a rudimentary bass player, as he was the first to admit.
gibb253 11 months ago
@xtenkfarpl He's holding the bass, but the guy playing is the bald one behind him in Fun Fun fun. To play the bass you need to move your left hand too, and in the rare moments when the camera lets you see Brian's left hand, it's not moving at all. I love brian and the original BB's but unfortunately he no longer has the coordination needed to sing and play at the same time.
gibb253 11 months ago
Brian rules!!!!!!!!!!
torrancecadesigner 2 years ago 5
Brian Wilson is a living Legend....a great musical genius !
judevox 2 years ago 3
One thing's for sure... Brian is just holding that bass. Anyway, yeah not always the most inspiring performer these days, I'm just glad the guy is happy and and making music, and most importantly alive. Gotta love that guy.
johnnyribcage 2 years ago 2
I'll tell you, as a guitarist/singer, I am UNCOMFORTABLE singing without something in my hand, so if it's a crutch, let him have it!!
ocgiii 2 years ago 2
ocgiii, you must have missed the meaning behind my message.
I'm a "guitarist/singer" myself as I'm sure at least a third of the people posting here "are". I have to agree, I prefer the crutch myself.
Am I not allowed to point out the holy Brian doing this? He;s done it for years. A ton of great artists do/did live. I won't kill you with a list.
By my account I've given him enough money by owning every album he's made to make a tongue in cheek comment about him if I want.
johnnyribcage 2 years ago
if you know anything about Brian you know his usage of sound layers, so perhaps he is using the bass as a crutch but we have to remember he might pluck those strings once or twice to add that miniscule amount of sound to the overall sound. everyone can have an opinion, but once again lets remember who we are talking about
denniswilsonfan 2 years ago 2
awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fuckin A!
MagicFreddie 2 years ago
legend
brayshizzle 3 years ago
Bless you Brian Wilson. You've spent your Entire Life bringing joy into our lives through your music. Now enjoy Yourself friend !
dickiekaplan 3 years ago 6
long live brian!!!
emeralda67 3 years ago 2
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i love brian and the beach boys but he should hang up his guitar and retire
ladiesman1691 3 years ago
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iwojima654 3 years ago 3
amazing triumph of the human mind and spirit that everyones favorite beach boy brian wilson overcame his problems and illness to brave the spotlight and tour his great songs again... I just cant even believe it I never thought this would have happened... he should sue mike love and make mike work as a "beach boy" forever to pay off his debts. it was always the "Brian Wilson Show" as far as Im concerned... but his brothers were amazing talents in their own right. methinks Mike Love was adopted.
stumptacular 3 years ago 4
al jardin is an amazing talent as well. so glad to see these guys still rockin!
stumptacular 3 years ago 6
brian is a geniuos
elnuse 3 years ago 20
Brian Wilson is still awesome, maybe more so than when he was young. I saw him do two hours of Beach Boys and That Lucky Old Sun in NYC and it doesn't matter that his voice isn't young and strong. Anyone who has the strength to create that much joyful sound at any age is OK by me. If you can leave his show without a smile on your face you are brain dead or a grinch.
worddust 3 years ago 6
What do I think of you? Hmm. How about, I don't like panderers, Mikey. And I don't like guys who obviously love themselves too much. YOUR fetish? Yourself. You think every girl is just gonna fall all over themselves for a chance to get you in bed. YUCK!! Your stage moves actually look prissy and queerified. So sue me, since you love litigatin' so much.
Quite frankly, I don't care a dog's ass what you think of Van Dyke Parks. Dog's ass--that's a good description of your face!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
But remember, baldy, with no Brian there would never have been a...YOU for you to worship for no apparent reason. Too bad you didn't have the talent and creativity to form the Beach Boys yourself. That took Brian, and he did that in spite of Murry, not because of him(or because of you either). If you sold all those hats you've worn over the years to hide your obvious chrome dome, you wouldn't have to keep suing people for money!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
brian is awesome!!!!!!!!
CrazyG20 3 years ago
Its a blessing that we who didnt grow up in the 60s have the possibillity to see artists like Brian Wilson perform today. I saw Dylan live in may, and it was the thrill of a lifetime.
If u choose vocal perfection over genious songs, experiencing the magnificent and epic style that the artist created on his very own, seeing one of the greatest musical legends in history in action, and experience the wonder of the 60s today, then there is plenty of C. Aguilera (?) videos on this side for u.
Slimcase85 3 years ago
Fab fab fab! The man is a God and I am awe struck he came out of his shell to appear live on stage all these years later that he couldn't do with the BBYS. God bless you Brian.. fun fun fun
smileysmile1 3 years ago
Hey there, Mikey! Sued anybody lately? So you were starting to miss me, huh? Wondering what I look like? That famous testosterone of yours is working overtime, isn't it, imagining whether or not I would be another of your good screws? Hang it up, Mikey--I ain't underaged sweetmeat.
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
Hey, Mikey! Yeah, 2 posts here among 158, and suddenly it's official! that's only because a couple of people finally said something that agrees with your opinion. Your nasally singing these days is better, I suppose? Go try to top this--you and your lap dog, Brucie!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
mi pussy is dripping
haha im naked!!! 5V
320996903 3 years ago
I was born and bred a Beach Boys fan - and I agree that this is horrendous. If you want to hear the Beach Boys in their prime then search for them here on YouTube and try some of the b/w vids from the 60's - then u might appreciate Brian Wilsons range and the awesome harmonization that was the Beach Boys ;)
530dude 3 years ago
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if someone sang like that at a local karaoke event it would rightly be called terrible. remove the rose-tinted spectacles people!
TroutHead7007 3 years ago
Brian Wilson wrote God Only Knows, Heroes and Villains, Good Vibrations, and you just wrote that......
MontySimon1 3 years ago 6
Jerking off? Wife? I'm a WOMAN, asswipe!!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
Hey everybody, the word is out! dorkhunter1 is Mike Love's youtube alias!!!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago 2
Brian Wilson = Musical Genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fatboydim12 3 years ago
Hey, dorky! Mike Love rules only mediocre minds(like yours). Mr. "don't funk with the formula" didn't have the guts to think outside the box he put The Beach Boys in. As for Mikey giving Brian his talent--WHAT talent? You can't give what you don't have! Put that in your ass and crap it!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
Seems you need to get a life as much as I do, dorky! You stalk me as much as I "stalk" you or anybody else. And uh, take a look at the crowd in this video and listen to his new albums and THEN tell me he's washed up! He's even played Royal Command Performances for the queen. Your hero is a bald, no-talent former gas station attendant that would still be pumping gas(or is it passing gas?) if not for Brian. He should stoop down and lick Brian's dust, just as YOU should, you shitfaced loser!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
Mike Love = brains behind the Beach Boys???
Lordy, what planet have you been living on? You need to do TONS more of research before you make a ridiculous assertion like THAT!!! That statement is beyond stupid! Whose book you been reading? Mike Love's?
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
LITERALLY crapped his pants, huh? You were there to notice, were you? And the REAL king of the deadbeat dads is Mike Love, who TRULY shitcanned his own flesh and blood, not even acknowledging her as his, just because she was born out of wedlock. That didn't make her any less his flesh and blood. And saying Brian Wilson is only a bass player is like saying that Paul McCartney is only a bass player!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
Uh, talking about deadbeat dads--what about Mike Love disowning his own daughter? I mean REALLY disowning her, simply because she was illigitimate(which wasn't HER fault)!She eventually died young because she needed a kidney(I believe) transplant, and she couldn't afford it, and DEAR OLD DAD refused to pay for it, which he easily could have done! At worst Brian was a DYSFUNCTIONAL dad who was not MENTALLY or EMOTIONALLY with his kids, but he was always there. He never disowned his kids, dork!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
You love to stir things up, don't you? Like grabbing attention? You MUST be the president of the Mike Love Fan Club!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
YOU should sing so out of key! Hey, you must be a Mike Love fan, right?? DORK hunter indeed!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
What do you mean "disowned his kids"? You say that like he threw them out in the street or something! And maybe YOU should read a little--Van Dyke Parks wrote the words to the "song about a plate of vegetables" not Brian. Brian created the MUSIC. He's not a lyricist. That's why he always works with collaborators. Mike Love would be proud of you. You're 2 peas in a pod--both of you are JERKS!!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
check out 1:58 to 2:00, smokin HOT!!!!!
iwojima654 3 years ago
God forbid Brian would ever lower himself to reunite with Mike the leach Love....he doesnt need him and never will.The beach boys were finished once Carl died. Denny was a supremely talented brother and love had the nerve to call him talentless.
gildy10 3 years ago 2
you're crazy, Mike Love is still dominating on tour.
mdefil23 3 years ago
Do your research my friend, Mike Love would still be pumping gas if it wasn't for Brian Wilson.
crockett207 3 years ago
Thats a little piece of California at Glastonbury. Absolutely mesmerising. It really shows too that the Beach Boys are timeless.
peaco1000 3 years ago
Happy birthday Brian Wilson!!!!!!!!!
80sVidLover 3 years ago
What a legend, still relevent over 30 years on, Brain and the beach boys are timeless,if you cant reflect on a happy time through this, then god help you
bantammenace 3 years ago 4
Actually, today is Todd Rundgren's birthday. I forgot to post the happy brithday Brian Wilson comment on Friday.
80sVidLover 3 years ago
great to see brian still doing it after 40 years, the master at work
briansno1fan 3 years ago 4
love it....wilson's band rocks.
EricGodClapton 3 years ago 2
who the fuck are u dork????the long lost bitter wilson brother or what........
jennapaul 3 years ago 3
dork hunter....whos the fucking dork here??????????????????? who wrote most of this stuff....brian wilson did..influence or not.....read and weep wanker
jennapaul 3 years ago
Why do people have to argue about The Beatles vs The Beach Boys? I'm English and I think Brian Wilson is unquestionably a musical genius who made a phenomenal impact on the 1960s music scene and influenced numerous musicians, singers and producers for years to come. The Beatles did rather well also! :-)
oldstuff 3 years ago 2
who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good music will ALWAYS BE GOOD MUSIC!!!!no matter who sings it.
thatsthewayitgoes08 3 years ago 3
Fuck you, and fuck Mike Love. You have no idea what the hell you are talking about and need to do some serious study on both facts and in music.
suparni 3 years ago
The English were never known to have very good musical taste....how else can you explain the Spice Girls and Boy George??
Tally ho and toodle pip!!
AliAssaSeen 3 years ago
the beatles, led zeppelin, the rolling stones, the smiths, the clash, radiohead, the kinks, cream, eric clapton, david bowie, the who....i mean that's pretty good musical taste if you ask me.
killtherowboat 3 years ago
But the English also gave the world the horrendous skiffle craze.
AliAssaSeen 3 years ago
nowt wrong with skiffle, lonnie donegan gave birth..the beatles popped out of the gooey mess, nuff said.
hollinwok 3 years ago
Have you ever heard about Brian Wilson?
anyway retire yourself from saying that bullshit. He is still a man, the same man.
Paolo250376 3 years ago
i actually thought his band is better than the Beach Boys.
mikeehart8 3 years ago 5
me too
danielromano123 3 years ago
what????granted they are tight..they needed to be for BW but better than original BBZ........get fucking real u gimp.
jennapaul 3 years ago
Fuckyou they're a hell of alot better as most people agree your madder than BW to think other wise!
mikeehart8 3 years ago
and without original stuff where would this lot be....cum on....fukkin clown....original means what it says.....
jennapaul 3 years ago
fuck you1
kensal27 3 years ago 3
so good to see Brian Wilson back on stage !
flatted5th 3 years ago 4
Amazing band. Great to see Brian looking well
walleyrange 4 years ago
everytime i hear a beach boy song BRIAN WILSON comes to mind. i sing and i was inspired by brian years ago with his amazing harmony arrangements. BRIAN is the beach boys. sorry mike love
4prtharmny 4 years ago 4
I would do taylor mills so hard right now!!!
IPEX69 4 years ago
Arrgh! Jolly Roger @ 3:32
arnoldlayne918 4 years ago
Go jolly rogers!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
iwojima654 3 years ago
Go jolly rogers!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
iwojima654 3 years ago
Brilliant!!!
briendeheny 4 years ago
Saw him for the first time at Bridgeschool in 1998 I think it was, he opened up with "Surfer Girl." This guy with this band, they always put on a good show.
originalfunkyfry 4 years ago
hey kids, whats a hamburg stand?????
wgfv2007 4 years ago
this is fantastic!
ForeverMan91 4 years ago
this is fantastic!
ForeverMan91 4 years ago
He's a genious. Even in the apparent 'simplicity' of Surfin' USA, to the complex-elaborated-magnific classic-like tunes of Pet Sounds and Smile.
serher 4 years ago
Brian Wilson is my favorite modern composer, but let's not forget that the primary songwriting credit for Surfing USA goes to Chuck Berry. The music is essentially similar to Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen."
hunterpinarello 4 years ago
I feel so bad for Brian everytime I see him, he's the most under appreciated genius of this century.
As Paul McCartney said best
"Without Pet Sounds, there would be no Sgt. Peppers"
pooopdick 4 years ago 3
He is hardly unappreciated! Hardly anyone does not like Beach Boyus tunes and he is constantly lauded by the greatest musicians off all time as a genius. Thats pretty good appreciation to my mind
jamesreidxox 4 years ago 3
Maybe that's even his biggest achievement. Really hardly anyone does not like the Beach Boy sound, thats amazing ...
Wulfydbll 3 years ago 2
Yes, that's true, but a lot of people in the general public STILL doesn't realize that he's a genius. I guess that's because of ignorance of the significant role he played in the formation of the group and the HUGE role he played in the creation and production of the music.
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
As a kid, I was "too cool" for the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. But I now have an appreciation for some great tunes. You are right: A number of musicians say he was greatest - I just heard Elton John say it on an interview today.
jkreppner 3 years ago 2
Here , here !
crockett207 3 years ago
Brian Wilson's music is responsible for more good moods and real euphoria than probably any other music in history.
God bless Brian Wilson!!
elvisatemydonuts 4 years ago 6
Hahaha, you know what, you're damn right.
TEgnoto89 4 years ago
...Brian Wilson may have been troubled in his life, but a hell of a lot of happy music came out of him because of it...the more an artist suffered, the greater the artist became......Brian Wilson surpassed them all !
msgertrudefrommage 4 years ago 3
Amen
edwindonaldsnider 4 years ago 4
Absolutely fabulous and amazing crowd. We love you Brian!
BeachGirlLaw 4 years ago 3
He was definitely aware of his musical genius... check out his autobiography sometime. It's a VERY interesting read
thesacredchipmunk 4 years ago
Just read his book. His father was a CU*T. What a complete prick.
haroldbhoy67 4 years ago 2
HAH! I wouldn't put ANY faith in that "autobiography" if I were you. It was ghost written(at least partly by "Dr." Eugene Landy). It's FULL of factual errors and misquotes. Brian said he didn't even read the manuscript before it was submitted. In other words, Brian Wilson had no hand in WRITING it!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
he's amazing
themouthofmadness 4 years ago
Wow Brian Wilson is such a Musical Genius! What puzzles people is that he doesn't even realize it! At least Mike Love does and steals the Beach Boys from him, hehehe what a bald talentless prick raking in all the money!!
qazwsx12369 4 years ago 2
How can you not love him???
beachboysbabe 4 years ago 2
Brian. he always makes me happy.
thank you.
negativeEclipse 4 years ago 2
That Lucky Old Sun is, indeed, fantastic. Brian back to his best.
MH90 4 years ago 2
I love this old rocker.peace Brian....Hari Krishna.
johnnyrocola 4 years ago 3
I saw Brian Wilson last night in Bristol UK. Let me assure you that he is at the top of his game, the concert was just fantastic. He presented his new work 'Lucky Old Sun' and that has to be seen to be believed, he was entusiastic smiling and generally loving every minute of performing. I met Taylor Mills after the show and she is even more beautiful close up :)
teebee17 4 years ago
Brian seems to have a life long ( mutual ) love affair with the Brits.... Is he as revered there as it seems????
edwindonaldsnider 4 years ago 2
You need to know ALL the facts about Brian Wilson before passing any judgement. Music is his passion. He's one of the greatest music writers the world has ever known, and he'll continue making beautiful sound as long as he is still alive.
My brother is one of the band members.
aramat3 4 years ago
Agreed.... I first saw Brian and the BB live in 1963 and was hooked. Never have missed a chance to see him since- including the Smile concert in Minneapolis. I think I am up to somewhere around 35 BB and BW concerts.
edwindonaldsnider 4 years ago 4
Oh Fhuck that man is GOD!!!!! =)
qazwsx12369 4 years ago 2
Brian Wilson = LEGAND!
jennierandom 4 years ago 2
the female singer in the band is a HOTTIE
burstmatress 4 years ago
taylor mills, love her !
pajeroperson 4 years ago
pajer - what about the Mandroid Wreckhearts?
dowling1981 4 years ago
All he does is stand there its sad. I would not be able to go see Brian at this age in concert its to sad I wish I could see 1967 Brian perform again. As happy as I am that he is feeling better then he ever did hes still not himself.
dsrecs 4 years ago
fuckwit
johnnyrocola 4 years ago
Uh..you need a reality check.Come into the REAL world and leave your beautiful perfect fantasy world behind!Besides, have you ever checked out his performances back in the 60's with the Beach Boys?He wasn't exactly jumping around on stage like Pete Townsend back then either!With Brian, it was never about the performance(that was Mike Love's thing).Brian was about the MUSIC and the HARMONIES.He was always bashful about performing live.That's nothing new.Geniuses don't HAVE to be great performers!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
Yeah it may be Brian Wilson but I feel like hes taken way to much medication in his day to really be the same person he was and he doesnt seem to perform nearly as good as he used to.
dsrecs 4 years ago
fuckwit
johnnyrocola 4 years ago
Try walking a mile in his shoes and see how well YOU hold up.And besides, the man's in his 60's.Ummm,in case you don't know, age slows a person down!I can testify to that, and I'm only in my 50's!And his schedule is far tougher than mine.Most of those musicians in his band are half his age. Of course they will have more energy and bouce.My voice isn't what it used to be, and I never smoked or took drugs,like he did.I'd say he holds up remarkably well under the circumstances! ROCK ON,BRIAN!!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
I absolutely love Brain and his great band. His voice may not be what it used to be, but fot f**k sake, it's BRIAN WILSON.
sander15 4 years ago
just repeating my post from 3 months ago."FUCK HIS VOICE ITS BRIAN WILSON " LIVE. why are you talking about his voice? ITS BRIAN WILSON!FUCK YOU!
johnnyrocola 4 years ago
God love Brian Wilson! After all he has been through it is good to see him perform again. That was a treat.
mm3861 4 years ago
I seen him last night!!!Absolutely Amazing!!
aidanken 4 years ago
These songs are electrifying, could revive a dead man.
quad1951 4 years ago
i was in the front row and no-one in that audience will ever forget that amaizing performance
paulwaligorski 4 years ago
Brian Wilson, a true American music icon. Though his sweet angelic voice will never be heard again, the fact that he still wants to write, produce, perform and tour is a testament to his continued musical genius. We love you Brian! Love and mercy.
Rickenbacker350V63 4 years ago
Has anyone got the BBC coverage of Sloope John B??? That was awesome from what i remember....classics!!
stuey104 4 years ago
Geez makes me wanna cry seeing what time does and how fast it goes. Especially when seeing a video from the 60s to this
nimaside 4 years ago
one minute your indestructable the next minute your looking over the pressa-piss. this guy nearly dun a syd barret give him credit.could be worse you could be watching your granny havin sex!
johnnyrocola 4 years ago
Could be saying the same about you when you reach 60-something. And he probably has more stamina than you do, too!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
No, i'm sure the technolgy of Viagra will be far more powerfull and advanced in 30 years then what ever he's taking now so Ill have the stamina edge by far.
nimaside 3 years ago
Uh, doofus nimaside, I wasn't talking about THAT kind of stamina. God! some people are such idiots!
bwsmyhero 3 years ago
What a moron you are. Don't even know a joke when you read one. What a pansy you are. I stated orginally that I hate seeing how the ravges of time affects people. Get over it.
nimaside 3 years ago
Uh, YOU need to get over it! If seeing what time does to someone bothers you that much, you're the pansy. I don't know how old you are, but if you're still relatively young, your time is coming! And I'M the moron??
bwsmyhero 3 years ago