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Brian Wilson Is 'Doing Great' Amid Health Battle
Brian Wilson "is doing great" amid his ongoing health issues.The 81-year-old musician is suffering from a "neurocognitive disorder" similar to dementia - but his daughters, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson, have revealed that he's currently...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 May 2024
The Beach Boys 'Hope To Do Some Music Therapy' With Brian Wilson
The Beach Boys want to "do some music therapy" with Brian Wilson.The 81-year-old singer is suffering from a "neurocognitive disorder" similar to dementia - but Bruce Johnston has revealed that he would still love to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 May 2024
Beach Boys Hope To Make New Music With Brian Wilson Amid Health Issues
Beach Boys are hopeful Brian Wilson can make new music with them.The 81-year-old musician has been placed under a conservatorship after the death of his wife, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, due to struggling with a “major...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2024
Brian Wilson Formally Placed Under Conservatorship
Two conservators have been approved to oversee Brian Wilson's affairs.The Beach Boys singer's family filed for a conservatorship in February, a few weeks after the 81-year-old musician's wife, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, passed away because he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 May 2024
Beach Boys Star Brian Wilson Warned His Daughter To 'Watch Out For The Sharks' When She Got Famous
Brian Wilson told his daughter to "watch out for the sharks" when she entered the music industry.The 81-year-old singer had already enjoyed massive success with the Beach Boys when his eldest daughter Carnie - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 April 2024
Brian Wilson 'Well Taken Care Of' Under Conservatorship
Brian Wilson is "well taken care of" after being placed under a conservatorship.The Beach Boys singer's family made an application to have representatives formally appointed to make decisions on his behalf in February following the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 April 2024
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,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 February 2024
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 January 2024
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 December 2023
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”...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 December 2023
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 September 2023
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 December 2022
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 May 2022
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2022
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 November 2021
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2021
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2020
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2020
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...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 02 March 2020
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...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 September 2018
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...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 30 November 2017
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...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2016
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...
By Eoin Hanlon in Music / Festivals on 17 May 2016
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,...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2016
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...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 January 2016
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....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 November 2015
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...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2015
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...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2015
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...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2015
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...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2015
Having been a prominent member of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson still often makes the headlines in the news a tremendous amount. He has been featured in the news on occasions for his own solo career, as well as his continued collaborations with other acclaimed members of the music industry.
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