The Jon Stebbins Thread
Charles LePage @ ComicList:
Ask Jon Stebbins questions here. Can't guarantee he'll answer, but you never know!
Alan Boyd:
SO - just to get everyone up to speed here...
What's this new book I hear you're working on, and when is it coming out??
AB
Jason Penick:
Hi Jon, Jason Penick here. I met you at the Dennis Wilson bash at Chez Jay. I was wondering what the status was regarding a remixed re-issue of Pacific Ocean Blue, and if a Dennis Wilson box set has been proposed or is in the works. Everybody really wants to hear "Wouldn't It Be Nice/ To Live Again". :police:
Susan:
And i'm wondering all that, plus this: How's the Chez Jay book coming?
Jon Stebbins:
Quote from: Alan Boyd on March 07, 2006, 02:38:13 PM
SO - just to get everyone up to speed here...
What's this new book I hear you're working on, and when is it coming out??
AB
Hi Alan,
As you know I've spent the last year and a half writing something called "The Lost Beach Boy"...an authorized biography on the life of David Marks. The book is a VERY candid look at the journey Dave has taken through life. I would think any Beach Boy fan will enjoy the inside perspective one gets as eight-year old David moves in across the street from the Wilsons in 1956 and becomes their daily companion for most of the next decade. One gets a great sense of the Wilsons in the pre-BB's years through David's recollections. Brian was his hero, who taught him how to throw a football, Carl was his pal who discovered the guitar and rock and roll with him, and Dennis was the "Indian guide" who gave David an unending string of unforgettable experiences and taught Dave about life...for better or worse. This all happens before the word "Surfin'" is ever uttered.
And then there's the BB's years... the early sessions, the early hits, the first tours. The book gives a very detailed look at what went on inside the band in 1962 and 1963. We had access to Elmer Marks journals as Beach Boys tour manager, Jo Ann Marks records of gigs, locations dates, even attendance records and payment records for many gigs. We have some pretty amazing photos ad memorabilia of the Beach Boys during this period...the book should have over 100 photos, and in general will be very entertaining in a visual way. One thing that becomes obvious while looking through these old concert photos is that Dave sang a lot, and Al played bass a lot...two things we rarely hear about. There are plenty of revelations and new perspectives for BB's fans to argue about for years to come. And once Dave and Murry begin butting heads, and Dave's early tenure with the boys plays out...the story actually gets better. The years 1964 - 1973 are the book's most interesting in my opinion...that's when Dave's roller coaster ride really hits speed. And I'll warn anyone who "just wants the innocence"...don't read this book.
The years from the mid seventies to today are mostly a tale of addiction, recovery, survival, and re-connection. The various Beach Boys show up regularly throughout the story...and a new perspective is given on the '97 - '99 period as well. All in all, I'm very proud of it, and I think it will entertain anyone who reads it...unless Murry gets a copy...he might not like it so much.
The book is currently being edited, we're still a few weeks away from a "final" edit. Luckily, my editor, Emma McKay of Mudscout media is someone who was also involved in the production of my Dennis Wilson book, and our collaboration on the new one is a comfortable situation. The actual launch date has not been set, although I'd estimate we'll see the book's release around June of this year. Anyone can reserve a copy by emailing their contact info to... CSMproductions@aol.com
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