What shall we expect from the GRAMMY performance?

[Lowbacca]

Strange not seeing David there

He's there...next to Mike (out of frame). I got a report last night, everything went great at the rehearsal. Sorry that's all I can say without getting into trouble.

Is Bruce going to wear shorts? Can you confirm that?

[b00ts]

Strange not seeing David there

He's there...next to Mike (out of frame). I got a report last night, everything went great at the rehearsal. Sorry that's all I can say without getting into trouble.

Oh man this is exciting. Can't wait to see the Boys back together, in spite of the Grammy BS

[SMiLE Brian]

The Beach Boys are back!

[Shady]

Strange not seeing David there

He's there...next to Mike (out of frame). I got a report last night, everything went great at the rehearsal. Sorry that's all I can say without getting into trouble.

Brilliant!

[guitarfool2002]

About that rehearsal picture posted on Facebook, I'm wondering what can that guy from Maroon 5 can *possibly* add to that group of musicians?

I'm also wondering what happened to Maroons 1 through 4.

[Lowbacca]

About that rehearsal picture posted on Facebook, I'm wondering what can that guy from Maroon 5 can *possibly* add to that group of musicians?

My guess now is that the BBs are going to play a song on their own and are then joined by Maroon5 and Foster the People for one or two more songs. Question for the guys here that know how the Grammys work: would that be possible?

[guitarfool2002]

About that rehearsal picture posted on Facebook, I'm wondering what can that guy from Maroon 5 can *possibly* add to that group of musicians?

My guess now is that the BBs are going to play a song on their own and are then joined by Maroon5 and Foster the People for one or two more songs. Question for the guys here that know how the Grammys work: would that be possible?

They might do a medley. Remember this is a production which has had a bad reputation for cutting winners' speeches short, and most performances are either one full song tightly timed or a medley where special guests come out every minute or so and sing a few hooks. I doubt they'll get more than 10 minutes air time if that's what you mean.

Again, I can't see Adam Levine doing anything that the guys in the photo couldn't do better and haven't done better for the better part of 50 years.

[Summertime Blooz]

About that rehearsal picture posted on Facebook, I'm wondering what can that guy from Maroon 5 can *possibly* add to that group of musicians?

My guess now is that the BBs are going to play a song on their own and are then joined by Maroon5 and Foster the People for one or two more songs. Question for the guys here that know how the Grammys work: would that be possible?

I would think the reverse of that would be more likely- the young 'uns come out and sing their Beach Boys tributes and are then joined by the old masters for the finale. But who knows?

[Lowbacca]

About that rehearsal picture posted on Facebook, I'm wondering what can that guy from Maroon 5 can *possibly* add to that group of musicians?

My guess now is that the BBs are going to play a song on their own and are then joined by Maroon5 and Foster the People for one or two more songs. Question for the guys here that know how the Grammys work: would that be possible?

I would think the reverse of that would be more likely- the young 'uns come out and sing their Beach Boys tributes and are then joined by the old masters for the finale. But who knows?

But it seems they were rehearsing (among other things?) a setup for just the BBs.

[Amanda Hart]

About that rehearsal picture posted on Facebook, I'm wondering what can that guy from Maroon 5 can *possibly* add to that group of musicians?

My guess now is that the BBs are going to play a song on their own and are then joined by Maroon5 and Foster the People for one or two more songs. Question for the guys here that know how the Grammys work: would that be possible?

That is pretty much what I am expecting. They will probably get a 2 or 3 song medley with each guest band joining on a separate one. My guess is they'll do a verse/chorus/guitar solo of Do It Again, because of the rerecording, with Foster the People joining on the chorus and solo and part of either Good Vibes or California Girls and Wouldn't It Be Nice with Maroon 5. I would normally guess an earlier song like Fun, Fun, Fun or something, but Do It Again is recent again and covers surfing.

But then again, maybe they'll sing a Maroon 5 song, since the Lovester has his "moves like Jagger" 

[guitarfool2002]

About that rehearsal picture posted on Facebook, I'm wondering what can that guy from Maroon 5 can *possibly* add to that group of musicians?

My guess now is that the BBs are going to play a song on their own and are then joined by Maroon5 and Foster the People for one or two more songs. Question for the guys here that know how the Grammys work: would that be possible?

I would think the reverse of that would be more likely- the young 'uns come out and sing their Beach Boys tributes and are then joined by the old masters for the finale. But who knows?

But it seems they were rehearsing (among other things?) a setup for just the BBs.

Adam Levine was probably busy picking out his rock star outfit so he'd look good on Access Hollywood.

[guitarfool2002]

If the Beach Boys do anything related to "Moves Like Jagger", I'm throwing a bowling ball through the screen...

[Lowbacca]

About that rehearsal picture posted on Facebook, I'm wondering what can that guy from Maroon 5 can *possibly* add to that group of musicians?

My guess now is that the BBs are going to play a song on their own and are then joined by Maroon5 and Foster the People for one or two more songs. Question for the guys here that know how the Grammys work: would that be possible?

I would think the reverse of that would be more likely- the young 'uns come out and sing their Beach Boys tributes and are then joined by the old masters for the finale. But who knows?

But it seems they were rehearsing (among other things?) a setup for just the BBs.

Adam Levine was probably busy picking out his rock star outfit so he'd look good on Access Hollywood.

Who is Adam Levine? Maroon5? And what is an 'Access Hollywood'?  

By now I'm pretty confident that the Boys are going to rock this, no matter in what setup.

[Summertime Blooz]

If the Beach Boys do anything related to "Moves Like Jagger", I'm throwing a bowling ball through the screen...

If you do, please record it for YouTube.

[hypehat]

Strange not seeing David there

He's there...next to Mike (out of frame). I got a report last night, everything went great at the rehearsal. Sorry that's all I can say without getting into trouble.

Oh man. This is gooooood news 

[Heysaboda]

It's officially official.

http://www.grammy.com/news/the-beach-boys-to-reunite-at-54th-grammy-awards

"The Beach Boys — Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks, who have not performed together live in more than two decades — will reunite on the GRAMMY stage and join current GRAMMY nominees Foster The People and Maroon 5 for a special performance."

This is complete BS.  Who or what the eff are "Foster the People" and "Maroon 5" and why do I care?  Isn't Foster's an Auzzie beer and Maroon 5 a sci fi flick?

BS

[Heysaboda]

It's officially official.
http://www.grammy.com/news/the-beach-boys-to-reunite-at-54th-grammy-awards

Just what I was afraid of....yikes! A band like The Beach Boys don't even deserve 2 to 3 minutes to themselves for 50 years worth of work?

To be fair, Bob Dylan had to share the stage with Mumford and Sons and the Avett Brothers last year - it's just part of the high-concept presentation to try and appeal to all demographics at all times.

I don't mind Foster The People joining them, but Maroon 5? Nah, not so much.

And remember, a few years ago, Dylan had to share the Grammy stage with Soy Bomb......

 

[Heysaboda]

When I turn on the radio, if they play a Maroon 5 song, I have a good time.

My condolences!

 

[SBonilla]

It's officially official.
http://www.grammy.com/news/the-beach-boys-to-reunite-at-54th-grammy-awards

Just what I was afraid of....yikes! A band like The Beach Boys don't even deserve 2 to 3 minutes to themselves for 50 years worth of work?

To be fair, Bob Dylan had to share the stage with Mumford and Sons and the Avett Brothers last year - it's just part of the high-concept presentation to try and appeal to all demographics at all times.

I don't mind Foster The People joining them, but Maroon 5? Nah, not so much.

And remember, a few years ago, Dylan had to share the Grammy stage with Soy Bomb......

 

A friend of mind  rented a living space in Soy Bomb Man's loft, in the lower East Side.

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

From Brian's facebook:

I see kettle drums. Wouldn't It Be Nice?

Good spotting, bad interpretation. Now we are 100% certain that they will perform 'Kokomo'.

Well... why not?

Kokomo has steel drums 

"Do You Wanna Dance" What else has kettle drums?

[drbeachboy]

What exactly is the difference between Kettle & Tympani drums?

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Kettle drums are what you can see Nelson behind. They are big and deep and are sort of what the modern "floor tom" is modeled after. In the buildups before the breaks on "Do You Wanna Dance" there are kettle drums doing rolls along with the snare drum.

Timpani's are shallower and higher pitched. Look up Tito Puente on Youtube and you'll see them in action!

I think I'm right!

Wait, Tito used Timbales primarily, which are similar!

Actually Timpani's and Kettle Drums are basically the same thing! I think Timpani is an Italian term for basically kettle drums.

[pixletwin]

Kettle Drums and Timpani are one and the same thing.

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

They can't be doing "Fire" can they?

[Iron Horse-Apples]

Yes, it will play in the background whilst Mike "roasts" Maroon 5. He hasn't forgiven them for Moves Like Jagger. There's no way Jagger, or Macca, or any of them could get on stage and Move Like Mike. I'm thinking the actions he used to do to Fun Fun Fun, which he still did when dressed in his white robes and 3 foot beard.

His speech will be the highlight of the Grammys.

Mike, we're all rooting for you. Keep fasting, we've got all the OJ you need!