The Beach Boys In Concert - Ian Rusten & Jon Stebbins

[smile-holland]

Discuss, review and rate The Beach Boys In Concert, released June 2013.

[Jon Stebbins]

Seriously? Somebody voted it a zero? Hard to believe they've actually seen it and don't like it...unless they don't like the Beach Boys, in which case why are they on this site voting? Weird.

[Disney Boy (1985)]

Probably just a sad troll, with too little time on his hands in between masturbation sessions.

[MBE]

I'd like to see Mr. Zero do a better job!

[Bill M]

I gave it a 5. The book is amazing - I can't put it down. Great job guys!

[PrayForSurf]

Pray For Surf Podcasts ~

Two exclusive interviews, with Ian Rusten and Jon Stebbins, co-authors of The Beach Boys in Concert at: http://prayforsurfblog.blogspot.com/

They discuss the meticulous and relentless research process and share their views on the legacy of the Beach Boys. The story behind the stories in this amazing text book on the day-to-day, city-by-city, show-by-show history of the most amazing band in rock history.

You'll also find links to the Fred Vail interview.

Phil
PrayForSurfBlog.blogspot.com

[Ian]

Thanks Bill. Glad you liked it.  We worked pretty hard on it. Crazy that it's now out!
Ian

[37!ws]

I must say....the authors are quick to pounce on other materials for inaccuracies yet have several of their own...but overall, hard to put down. Well done!

[Ian]

Actually I've done many interviews lately and I've gone out of my way to praise keith badman.  As I said he was first and we built on his research. That being said the only inaccuracies i've heard about in our book are some misspelled names and saying berkeley is in san francisco but please do tell me if I have any major facts wrong. I don't think I do

[Ian]

By the way for those that wrote and asked me. Book will be carried by barnes and nobles.  They start selling it in stores next week. For some reason it was available on amazon earlier

[Ed Roach]

Pretty sure Barnes & Noble will be stocking it tomorrow

[southbay]

Got mine over the weekend through Amazon.  Beautiflly presented, well done.  Weighs about 10 lbs., so plenty of information.  With the exception of the natural setlist mistake here or there, exceptional job.  Thanks for completing this, a great and needed addition to the BB's library.

[Ian]

Glad you liked it. In case i ever update it what was the mistake in the set list?

[southbay]

Glad you liked it. In case i ever update it what was the mistake in the set list?

May 27, 1989 in Costa Mesa.  The encore with Chicago kicked off with "Wishing You Were Here". Not trying to nit pick in the least, I can't begin to imagine to amount of research you had to do. I only know because I was there.  And, by the way, you got every other date/show I have ever been to  over the years correct

[Ian]

cool-Good to know.  We tried our best.  I'll note that correction down.

[37!ws]

And there's no such place as "Chicago University."

Not an inaccuracy, but a fun fact...the Joliet, Illinois concert in 1974 was cut short because a motorcycle gang started a riot.

[Disney Boy (1985)]

Not yet got the book, ordering it this weekend. Will be curious to see whether a mention is made of the impromptu gig they performed for patients whilst visiting Leeds General Infirmary in Yorkshire back in '67. And who was the delightful DJ over-seeing proceedings? Now then, now then, it was everyone's favourite television celebrity and psychopathic rapist: Sir Jimmy Savile OBE - God Bless 'im!

[MBE]

Glad you liked it. In case i ever update it what was the mistake in the set list?

May 27, 1989 in Costa Mesa.  The encore with Chicago kicked off with "Wishing You Were Here". Not trying to nit pick in the least, I can't begin to imagine to amount of research you had to do. I only know because I was there.  And, by the way, you got every other date/show I have ever been to  over the years correct

I give them all the props. I guess a lot of us have seen shows or moments that only we know matter today. I mean, except for maybe the review the next day, the early boxset set I saw at the 1993 Poplar Creek Chicago area show has not been talked about since. I only wish I remembered to bring it up before the book came out to Jon or Ian directly. In 50 years of shows to get every set is impossible. Yet nothing of super import is missing-EVERY major piece of info is certainly here.

[Ian]

Thanks Mike.  Disney Boy-the Leeds show is mentioned but it was in 1969 (June 8 to be exact) and that is where you'll find it.  But we cover all the British tours-hopefully well

[Ian]

Cool review of the book:

http://www.examiner.com/review/the-beach-boys-concert-is-bible-of-all-things-wilson

[Disney Boy (1985)]

Thanks Mike.  Disney Boy-the Leeds show is mentioned but it was in 1969 (June 8 to be exact) and that is where you'll find it.  But we cover all the British tours-hopefully well

Ah, thanks for the info. And does Sir Jim get a mention?? 

[Lowbacca]

For a quick review of the book here would it be 'okay' to post a couple of photos one has taken of the content (layout, photos, etc.)? I don't mean actual scans, but rather shots like this (random example):

[beacharg]

My vote: 5 stars here and 5 stars on amazon.

By the way, what about those 1 and 2 stars votes?  Cannot be serious.

[Ian]

Thanks for that

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

I absolutely love it!!!!

So many great pictures and such great info!

One thing I particularly love is how you can almost read the book straight through twice: once reading the narrative in the margins of the pages and then again just reading the concert descriptions!