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Author: David Leaf  

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'For thirty years, I've trusted David Leaf with my music and my story' Brian Wilson

Originally published in 1978, this groundbreaking study was both the first full-length book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant musicians of the 20th century. Covering the turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as giving proper attention to the remarkable music, the book was an instant classic.

An intimate look at the Beach Boys' rollercoaster career, it is told through the eyes of those who were there during their most legendary productions including Pet Sounds and Good Vibrations. It also includes Brian's first acclaimed solo album, his return to live performing, the landmark Pet Sounds tour, the All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson and the Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE world premiere.

Filled with surprising revelations, insight and behind-the-scenes detail, this remastered edition also features forewords by Jimmy Webb, the Bee Gees' Barry Gibb and Melinda Wilson.

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Critic Reviews

"Essential reading for anybody who cares about Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and the evolution of rock 'n' roll" Rolling Stone

"Overshadows any book that documents the group's most successful years" Guardian

"For thirty years, I've trusted David Leaf with my music and my story" Brian Wilson

"Leaf's book helped turn on a new generation to The Beach Boys and in particular to Brian Wilson's unique musical gifts" Shindig!

"Essential reading for anybody who cares about Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and the evolution of rock & roll." Jason Fine, former Editor-in-Chief, Rolling Stone

"The first and best explanation and analysis of exactly what happened to Brian, the myth of SMiLE and all the other 'inside' information fans take for granted today" Elliot Easton, The Cars

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About the Author

David Leaf is an award-winning writer, director and producer, whose feature credits include the Venice Film festival favourite The U.S. vs. John Lennon, the Grammy-nominated Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE, The Night James Brown Saved Boston, and Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is 'Everybody Talkin' About Him?).As well as publishing the seminal The Beach Boys and the California Myth in 1978, David wrote the Bee Gees' authorized autobiography.Leaf is also a professor at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music in Los Angeles, where, since 2010, he has been teaching courses in rock documentary, songwriting and the Beatles.

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Product Details

Publisher
Omnibus Press
Published
3rd October 2024
Edition
4th
Pages
496
ISBN
9781915841414

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