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Brian Wilson's 'Amazing' Psychedelic Tracks
Brian Wilson's "output was amazing" when he was heavily into psychedelic drugs. The Beach Boys member developed bizarre beliefs - such as producer Phil Spector trying to murder him - and became so paranoid he...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 November 2011
Wilson Rules Out Beach Boys Birthday Show
The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson has axed plans to reunite the group to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year (11).The Surfin' Usa hitmaker sparked hopes of a comeback for the legendary band when he...
By WENN on 28 September 2011
Doris Day Makes Chart History
Doris Day has become the oldest artist in chart history to score a UK top ten hit with an album of new material. The 87-year-old singer-and-actress' latest release, 'My Heart', went in at number nine...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 September 2011
Brian Wilson Gives Disney Tracks A Beach Boys Makeover
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has re-made several classic Disney songs, including The Jungle Book's Bare Necessities, for an upcoming album.The singer has added a 'Beach Boys sound' to the popular tracks on new record...
By WENN on 22 August 2011
Alice Cooper Scared Of Brian Wilson
Alice Cooper was too afraid to argue with Brian Wilson.The 63-year-old rocker and his pal Iggy Pop were left bemused when they visited the former Beach Boys star at home and he played for them...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 July 2011
Brian Wilson Biopic Being Release
Brian Wilson will be immortalised on screen with a new film about his life. The rights to the former Beach Boys singer's life story have been secured by producers Bill Pohlad and John Wells who...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2011
Brian Wilson Plans To Quit Touring Next Year
Brian Wilson has dashed fans' hopes of a future Beach Boys reunion tour after announcing retirement plans.The legendary singer/songwriter, who co-founded the band 50 years ago (61), confesses he's getting too old to keep up...
By WENN on 10 May 2011
The Beach Boys Hit Back At Lip-syncing Allegations
THE BEACH BOYS frontman MIKE LOVE and keyboard player TIM BONHOMME have fired back at reports the band has taken to lip-syncing at concerts.Fans of the group accused the bandmates of miming at a high-profile...
By WENN on 26 October 2010
Beach Boys Mired In Lip-sync Controversy
THE BEACH BOYS have come under fire from fans after they were accused of miming at a high-profile concert in Australia on Saturday night (23Oct10).The band, which includes founding member Mike Love, headlined the inaugural...
By WENN on 25 October 2010
Tony Hadley Perfoms At Chazzstock
Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, Mr Hudson and The Kooks paid tribute to Charles Haddon last night (04.10.10).The musicians were part of an all star bill which came together for 'Chazzstock', to celebrate the frontman of...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2010
Tony Hadley's Charles Tribute
Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, Mr Hudson and The Kooks paid tribute to Charles Haddon last night (04.10.10).The musicians were part of an all star bill which came together to celebrate the frontman of electro pop...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2010
Katy Perry's Parental Compromise
Katy Perry and her parents "agree to disagree" on her sexy image. The 'Teenage Dream' star's parents Keith and Mary Hudson are Evangelical Christian pastors and while the singer - famed for her provocative image...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 August 2010
Beach Boy 'Brianises' Gershwin
Brian Wilson has "Brianised" the works of Gershwin for his new album. The Beach Boys songwriter is releasing an album interpreting the works of the 1920s jazz composer, including two tracks George Gershwin never completed....
By Bang Showbiz on 17 August 2010
Life Of Tragic Beach Boy Dennis Wilson Heading To Cinemas
Late BEACH BOYS star DENNIS WILSON is returning from beyond the grave - filmmakers RANDALL MILLER and JODY SAVIN are bringing him back to life on the big screen.The drummer and surf fanatic tragically drowned...
By WENN on 10 August 2010
Snoop Dogg Changed California Gurls Lyric To Avoid Lawsuit
Rapper SNOOP DOGG was forced to change his verse on KATY PERRY's CALIFORNIA GURLS after the BEACH BOYS threatened to sue for referencing their original CALIFORNIA GIRLS anthem.The ageing rockers released their summer smash in...
By WENN on 05 August 2010
Wilson Loves Perry's California Gurls
BEACH BOYS star BRIAN WILSON has given KATY PERRY his blessing to become the girl of summer - he loves her take on his band's seasonal songs.Perry has revealed she wrote 2010 summer anthem California...
By WENN on 21 July 2010
Panic At The Disco's Musical Differences
Ryan Ross left Panic At The Disco because singer Brendon Urie is a Peter Gabriel fan.The guitarist-and-songwriter and bassist Jon Walker announced they were leaving the group last week and the musician says the main...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 July 2009
Beach Boy Jardine Calls For Fleet Foxes Collaboration
Cult folk-rockers FLEET FOXES are in talks to team up with BEACH BOYS legend AL JARDINE for a new album.The Seattle, Washington group took the world by storm in 2008 with their acclaimed self-titled debut...
By WENN on 02 July 2009
Doris Day's Son Dies
DORIS DAY's producer and songwriter son TERRY MELCHER, who helped shape 1960s California surf rock, died on Friday (19N0V04) after a long battle with skin cancer melanoma. He was 62. Melcher co-wrote the hit...
By World Entertainment News Network on 22 November 2004
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