The Beach Boys 2011

[T.Funster]

Just read this article on Yahoo News:

Al Jardine has confirmed the original Beach Boys are planning a major reunion to mark the group's 50th anniversary in 2011 - and it will probably be a free extravaganza.

Bandmate Mike Love recently suggested he'd be teaming up with the three original members of the group for shows in 2011 and now Jardine has more details about what could be one of the gigs of next year.

Jardine, who has been pushing for a full Beach Boys reunion for years, tells RollingStone.com the band will reunite for at least one concert.

He says, "It’s a big deal. I don’t know where it will be yet, but it’ll probably be free. Golden Gate Park (in San Francisco) was mentioned, as was the (National) Mall in Washington, D.C. and the north shore of Chicago, by the beach."

But band leader Brian Wilson has yet to confirm his plans for a reunion. His manager, Jean Sievers, says, "Brian has a big new album coming out in August, and that's what he's a hundred per cent focused on."

Jardine, however, has big plans: "I want to see a 100-date anniversary tour. I want to go all around the world... If we're going to rehearse and make this such a wonderful show, we should take it on the road. It's the next logical step."

Edited July 22, 2010 by T.Funster

[judyblue110]

Just read this article on Yahoo News:

Could be very cool to see Brian Wilson, Mike Love & Al Jardine together on stage doing some of the classics!

[Alcatraz]

If there's no Brian, there's no Beach Boys

[The Nal]

Brian hates Mike Love. And rightly so. Mike Love is a c**t.

Here he is, pissed up, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame slagging off Macca, Jagger and Springsteen. Dylan got up later to accept an award and said "I just want to thank Mike Love for not mentioning me in his speech."

More on Mike Love:

- His illegitimate daughter (who he never recognised despite it being confirmed she was his), Shawn Love Wilson needed $500,000 for a liver transplant. She tried to contact him several times for help. He never acknowledged her problem. She died in September 2003.

- After Carl Wilsoin died in 2001, Love sued Al Jardine for sole rights to use "The Beach Boys" on tour and also sued him for using "The Beach Boys Family And Friends".

- Hes a wife beater

- Hes a racist Republican

- He said John Lennon wanted to jam with him even though Lennon is quoted as calling him a "jerk".

- One of the reasons Brian didnt release Smile was "because Mike didnt like it". Brian was so fragile at the time he let Mike influence him. Love then went on to sue Brian saying he wrote some of the album and was owed royalties.

- He is hated by everyone in the music industry and generally talks about himself as if hes a total genius.

- Oh, and he refers to himself as "Dr Love".

Just Brian please, Love can f**k off.

[BANJOBANJOBANJO]

Would love Brian solo and a BB reunion would certainly be impressive. Wouldn't really want Mike Love to get paid for it though.

[sifi]

Here he is, pissed up, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame slagging off Macca, Jagger and Springsteen. Dylan got up later to accept an award and said "I just want to thank Mike Love for not mentioning me in his speech."

Edited July 22, 2010 by sifimaster

[pjadnoo]

Brian Wilson at Glasto 2005 was a HUGE highlight for me... the storm clouds even parted to let through a little sunshine for his set. Absolutely amazing. A full Beach Boys reunion sounds fine to me, perhaps for next years 'legends' slot.

[sifi]

If there's no Brian, there's no Beach Boys

[The Nal]

I seem to remember the whole day being very sunny...? (I got sunburnt..)

[The Nal]

it was sunny for Van just before Brian...

but what the hell...

Edited July 22, 2010 by The Nal

[rexclark]

Not too fussed about The Beach Boys but I'd love for Brian Wilson to play.

[Kowalski]

Wouldn't it be nice.

[stuartbert two hats]

I've seen both Brian and The Beach Boys(Mike and Bruce) and they are both good, although Brian's band is better. What really appeals is hearing Al's voice harmonising in the mix too.

[Alcatraz]

I'm having such a love in with Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson at the moment that I can't get it off my turntable. No Dennis, no Beach Boys for me

[Alcatraz]

I've seen both Brian and The Beach Boys(Mike and Bruce) and they are both good, although Brian's band is better. What really appeals is hearing Al's voice harmonising in the mix too.

[Jackmypie]

Would be amazing!!!

'I get around' would be a great little sing along .

[The Nal]

Looking less likely