Latest Brian Wilson News
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
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2015
'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...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2015
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...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 June 2015
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...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2015
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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 April 2015
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...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2015
Brian Wilson Depressed By New Biopic
Love & Mercy, starring Paul Dano as 20-something Wilson in the 1960s and John Cusack as the middle-aged star in the '80s, is due for a U.S. cinema release in June (15)....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2015
Paul Dano And John Cusack Kept Apart For Brian Wilson Movie Shoot
Dano plays the legendary musician during his creative peak in the 1960s, and Cusack portrays Wilson in the 1980s as he emerged from years spent as a recluse, in the upcoming movie Love...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 April 2015
Lana Del Rey Cancelled Recording Session With Brian Wilson
The Summertime Sadness singer was among the stars scheduled to appear on Wilson's new album, No Pier Pressure, and fans of both stars were surprised when their collaboration, Last Song, failed to make...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 March 2015
Brian Wilson Brings California Spirit To UK Arenas In September 2015
Brian Wilson has announced a string of UK tour dates for September 2015, set to take place in eight different arenas around the country. The news comes ahead of the release of his eleventh solo...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 24 March 2015
The Wrecking Crew Showcases The Best Of 1960s Session Musicians
In the words of Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin "behind every great man is a great woman", but in this case it's more likely that behind the song there's a great combination of great, unrecognised...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 March 2015
Who Is Emile Haynie? New Album 'We Fall' Features Some Impressive Guests
Grammy winning record producer Emile Haynie makes a career turning point by unleashing his first album as a recording artist, 'We Fall', complete with collaborations with some of the biggest talent in the music industry...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 13 March 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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