Culture: Smile - Brian's Back in Town ; Close Your Eyes, Listen to the Music and Feel the Love. Richard Mccomb Profiles Brian Wilson Ahead of the Former Beach Boys' Concert in Birmingham
Birmingham Post › July 14, 2005
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There was a time when he couldn't get out of bed, let alone haul himself on to stage to perform. Now it seems Brian Wilson just can't stop touring.
The genius behind the Beach Boys overcame the demons that have plagued his life and walked nervously into the spotlight after years of self-imposed exile. His Pet Sounds tour in 2002 was acclaimed by critics but Wilson, still a painful fragile artist, went on to defy all expectations when he completed his epic SMiLE record after a 37- year hiatus and took it on the road last year.See the full content of this document
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Culture: Smile - Brian's Back in Town ; Close Your Eyes, Listen to the Music and Feel the Love. Richard Mccomb Profiles Brian Wilson Ahead of the Former Beach Boys' Concert in Birmingham
When he came to Birmingham, he played his 'teenage symphony to God' to adoring fans in the appropriate surroundings of Symphony Hall. The venue provided the backdrop for a quasi-spiritual experience.
The classic set, including Heroes And Villains, Wonderful, Good Vibrations and the centrepiece Surf's Up,...See the full content of this document
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