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Brian Wilson's Family Apply For Conservatorship

Brian Wilson's family have applied for the Beach Boys star to be placed under a conservatorship.The 81-year-old musician's loved ones are concerned for the welfare of the 'Good Vibrations' hitmaker after his wife, Melinda Wilson,...

Beach Boys Icon Brian Wilson’S Wife Dead Aged 77: ‘We Are Lost’

Brian Wilson’s wife of nearly three decades has died aged 77.The Beach Boys icon, 81, announced Melinda Ledbetter Wilson’s passing in an Instagram post on Tuesday (30.01.24), saying his “heart is broken” at the loss.He...

Beach Boys Star Jeffrey Foskett Hailed As ‘The Brightest Light’ After Death Aged 67

Jeffrey Foskett is being hailed as “the brightest light” following The Beach Boys star’s death aged 67.The passing of the touring and studio musician for Brian Wilson and his landmark 1960s group was confirmed on...

Beach Boys Star Known As ‘Vice-principal’ Of The Band Is Dead

The Beach Boys star Jeffrey Foskett has died aged 67. Best known as a touring and studio musician for Brian Wilson and his iconic group since the 1980s, he was known as the “vice-principal”...

Brian Wilson So Strung Out On Drugs He Forgot He Met John Lennon Three Times At Same Party: ‘He Was Toasted By Demons And Lost In A Fog!’

Brian Wilson was so drug-addled he forgot he had met John Lennon three times at the same party.The Beach Boys icon, 81, suffers schizoaffective disorder and mild bipolar disorder after his years strung out on...

Bob Dylan Confesses He’S Fan Of ‘Coronation Street’ And ‘Father Brown’

Bob Dylan is a fan of ‘Coronation Street’ and ‘Father Brown’ as the shows give him a cosy feeling of being “at home” in a world of social media and streaming.The ‘The Times They Are...

She And Him Didn't Expect Brian Wilson To Feature On Their Tribute Album To Him

She and Him's Zooey Deschanel says the duo never imagined Brian Wilson duetting with them on their 'Do It Again' cover.The 'Almost Famous' actress and musical partner M. Ward's new record, titled 'Melt Away: A...

She And Him Record Brian Wilson Tribute Album

She and Him's new album is a tribute to legendary songwriter Brian Wilson.Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward's new record, titled 'Brian Wilson. Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson', features 14 cover songs infused with...

Brian Wilson: The Piano Has Probably Saved My Life

Brian Wilson admits the piano has "probably saved my life".The 79-year-old music legend has tinkled the Ivories for the new 15-track collection of piano covers of his greatest hits, titled 'At My Piano', which includes...

Brian Wilson: Beach Boys And The Beatles Always Shared Love And Respect

Brian Wilson says The Beach Boys and Beatles have "always" shared a "mutual love and respect".The 'God Only Knows' hitmaker - who has named 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Brand' as his favourite ever album...

Mike Love Wants Brian Wilson Reunion For Beach Boys' 60th Anniversary

Mike Love has hinted at a Beach Boys reunion to mark their 60th anniversary.The 79-year-old musician hasn't performed live with surviving members Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks since their 50th anniversary...

Stevie Wonder Planned To Jam With Bill Withers Before His Death

Stevie Wonder was planning to hit the studio with late soul legend Bill Withers before his passing.The 'Isn't She Lovely' singer had been in constant contact with the 'Ain't No Sunshine' hitmaker right up until...

Weekly Music Highlights: Eurovision Representative Announced, Coronavirus Interrupts Tours And Lady Gaga Makes Our Week

If you're in Asia or certain areas of Europe, you should probably re-evaluate your gig plans for this year as the coronavirus has forced artist after artist to cancel some of their tour dates. But...

From Love & Mercy To Sid & Nancy: 7 Best Musical Biopics Of All Time

Here at Contactmusic, we can't get enough of a good musical biopic whether it's 'The Runaways', 'The Doors' or 'Nowhere Boy' - the list is endless. There are only a handful, however, that make for...

Noel Gallagher Hates 'Overrated' Brian Wilson

Noel Gallagher has insisted Brian Wilson is ''overrated'', adding that he ''hates'' the Beach Boys legend.The Britpop icon took aim at the 'Good Vibrations' hitmaker in a scathing attack when his own experimental arrangements on...

Brian Wilson Extends 50th Anniversary 'Pet Sounds' Tour Into 2017

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has decided that he's not ready to quit the road just yet, and has added more than 30 new dates to his already extensive 'Pet Sounds: The Final Performance...

Preview Of Primavera Sound Festival 2016

Situated in Barcelona at Parc del Forum by the seaside, it's garnered international acclaim for obtaining some of the most diverse line-ups in the circuit, accommodating for some of the most iconic and internationally known...

16 Times Actors Excelled As Onscreen Musical Legends

We love a good biopic about a musical legend and with a new movie about Nina Simone coming soon starring Zoe Saldana, let's reflect on some of the best incarnations of famous musicians. Of course,...

Brian Wilson Announces World Tour Performing Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' In Full

Brian Wilson has revealed plans for an extensive world tour to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds, the Beach Boys’ era-defining 1966 album.The singer, 73, has announced more than seventy live dates around...

Brian Wilson Freaked Out Over Paul Giamatti's Portrayal Of Therapist

The Beach Boys star was treated for drug addiction and mental health issues by Landy in the 1970s and '80s in a desperate bid to put a stop to his reclusive existence....

Brian Wilson Performs Beach Boys Classic With Actor Who Portrayed Him On Film

Paul Dano performed Beach Boys classic You Still Believe in Me alongside Wilson and Al Jardine, and told Rolling Stone the jazz club gig was a dream come true. "Brian asked me...

Brian Wilson To Play Benefit Concert For Mental Health Drive

The veteran musician, who spent much of his younger life as a recluse after developing schizophrenia in the 1960s, is backing Campaign to Change Direction, an initiative which aims to erase the stigma...

Brian Wilson's Astounding Life Story Reaches Your Living Room With 'Love & Mercy'

Those who missed the theatrical release of Brian Wilson biopic 'Love & Mercy' don't have to miss out any longer as the critically acclaimed flick is now on DVD, bringing a story of hope, love...

Brian Wilson Postpones U.k. Tour

The veteran singer was due to play a series of gigs in Britain in September (15), but he has rescheduled the dates until next year (16) and announced he will not tour Europe...

Brian Wilson 'Can't Write A Song' To Save His Life

Brian Wilson ''can't write a song'' to save his life.The Beach Boys founder has revealed although he released the solo album 'No Pier Pressure' earlier this year, he struggles to come up with new material...

'Love & Mercy' Takes Brian Wilson Back To Both Good And Bad Days

After garnering acclaim on the festival circuit, the Beach Boys biopic 'Love & Mercy' finally hits American cinemas this weekend (it opens in the UK next month), offering audiences a powerful glimpse into the complex...

Paul Dano's Brian Wilson Weight Gain Shocked Biopic Director

The There Will Be Blood star had to round out his "scrawny physique" to accurately portray Wilson as a young man in Love & Mercy, but he took the idea a little further...

Brian Wilson Discusses The Meaning Behind Latest Release 'No Pier Pressure'

Brian Wilson has just unveiled his hugely anticipated new solo album 'No Pier Pressure', and now opens up about the generational significance of the new material and what it means to be writing music at...

Frank Ocean To Release New Album

Frank Ocean will be releasing a new album and magazine in July 2015.The 27-year-old hip hop star is simultaneously bringing out his third LP and a magazine this summer, his representative has confirmed.Ocean's album was...

Brian Wilson Feels Grateful To His Controversial Psychologist

The Good Vibrations hitmaker underwent two courses of treatment with Landy in the 1970s and '80s at the behest of his famous family in a desperate bid to end his life as a...

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