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[Letsgoawayforawhile]

"For 22-year-old Brett Werner, The Beach Boys are his whole life.

He is non-verbal autistic and the only words he can say are “Beach Boys”
 
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/local-man-with-autism-gets-to-meet-the-beach-boys

[Cabinessenceking]

very nice of Mike and Bruce to do that for the unfortunate kid!

[Letsgoawayforawhile]

Yeah, it was awesome, even with Bruce's limp handshake.
 

[Seaside Woman]

What an incredible human being Brett's father is.

[Letsgoawayforawhile]

What an incredible human being Brett's father is.

Yeah, I hope I'm that good of a dad when my baby gets here.

[Wrightfan]

I'm a Beach Boys fan with autism as well (Asperger's) so seeing stories like this warm my heart.

Great job by everyone here.

[Seaside Woman]

What an incredible human being Brett's father is.

Yeah, I hope I'm that good of a dad when my baby gets here.

I wish you well, being a parent is quite a journey. Let your heart and your instincts guide you. I always say this, babies don't cry because their happy, it's the only way they have to convey to you pain, discomfort or fear.

[Letsgoawayforawhile]

What an incredible human being Brett's father is.

Yeah, I hope I'm that good of a dad when my baby gets here.

I wish you well, being a parent is quite a journey. Let your heart and your instincts guide you. I always say this, babies don't cry because their happy, it's the only way they have to convey to you pain, discomfort or fear.

Thanks so much.

[Iron Horse-Apples]

Brought tears to my eyes.

[Seaside Woman]

Yes, mine too ...

[lee]

Super cool thing for Mike and Bruce to do.

[J.G. Dev]

Proof positive that this is some special music, and a special band. I'm proud to be a Beach Boys fan.

[Nicko1234]

That was indeed heartwarming to watch.

[gfac22]

For any non-facebook users, Mike posted a link to the story along with this:

"Brett, I am humbled by your love of our music. Honestly, when my brilliant cousin Brian and I were creating this music along with Carl, Dennis, Bruce and Alan, I never thought that I would be listening to a story like yours. I am touched in ways I never imagined by your love and passion for our music. I am grateful to be a part of what brings you joy and happiness. You have broadened my mind in terms of possibilities. Thank you for being you, a terrific spirit and a joy to know. Many blessings to you and your family! Keep rockin Brett! you are a true inspiration to us all!

Peace and Love,
Mike Love"

[Jim V.]

For any non-facebook users, Mike posted a link to the story along with this:

"Brett, I am humbled by your love of our music. Honestly, when my brilliant cousin Brian and I were creating this music along with Carl, Dennis, Bruce and Alan, I never thought that I would be listening to a story like yours. I am touched in ways I never imagined by your love and passion for our music. I am grateful to be a part of what brings you joy and happiness. You have broadened my mind in terms of possibilities. Thank you for being you, a terrific spirit and a joy to know. Many blessings to you and your family! Keep rockin Brett! you are a true inspiration to us all!

Peace and Love,
Mike Love"

HE DIDN'T CREDIT DAVID MARKS! OH NO!

Nah just kidding. I'm sure it was an oversight.

[Jason]

For any non-facebook users, Mike posted a link to the story along with this:

"Brett, I am humbled by your love of our music. Honestly, when my brilliant cousin Brian and I were creating this music along with Carl, Dennis, Bruce and Alan, I never thought that I would be listening to a story like yours. I am touched in ways I never imagined by your love and passion for our music. I am grateful to be a part of what brings you joy and happiness. You have broadened my mind in terms of possibilities. Thank you for being you, a terrific spirit and a joy to know. Many blessings to you and your family! Keep rockin Brett! you are a true inspiration to us all!

Peace and Love,
Mike Love"

Always a class act. Always willing to spend a little of his time with a very deserving fan.

[Niko]

I've seen posts of Mike and Bruce doing this kinda stuff. Nice guys 

[filledeplage]

"For 22-year-old Brett Werner, The Beach Boys are his whole life.

He is non-verbal autistic and the only words he can say are “Beach Boys”
 
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/local-man-with-autism-gets-to-meet-the-beach-boys

Thanks for posting the link.

They do this stuff all the time, quietly, without fanfare. 

It speaks volumes. 

And shows the incredible impact this music has had on all segments of society. 

And what a great dad to make it all happen!

[Shady]

Very cool

[Summertime Blooz]

Nice story. There's definitely something very special about the music the Beach Boys have created over the years. This is further proof of that.

[Gabo]

i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile

[GoogaMooga]

Hello again, everybody. As a man afflicted with Asperger's syndrome, I can really relate to this moving story from the Huffington Post, it's testimony of the healing power of The Beach Boys' music. I only wish that the chap could have met Brian as well:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/05/brett-werner-beach-boys-non-verbal-autism_n_3707890.html

Brett Werner is a 22-year-old nonverbal man with autism, but there are two words he does say: "Beach Boys."

He listens to the surf-centric band everyday. Their music helps calm him down.

So on Friday night, thanks to country radio station WOMC Detroit and 7 Action News, Werner finally met his idols. He got to hang out with Mike Love and Bruce Johnston of the band at the Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, Mich.

"It's kind of the ultimate compliment to us and our music," Love said after meeting the 22-year-old.

"He's got a real soul," Johnston added. "I like it."

Werner's father, Mark, said that while other parents look forward to their children's graduations or weddings, he's been looking forward to his son's meeting with The Beach Boys.

"The biggest Beach Boys fan on the planet is living in my house,” he told the station.

[Ron]

Something about the music is very spiritual to me.  I would imagine someone autistic would really pick up on that.

[GoogaMooga]

Something about the music is very spiritual to me.  I would imagine someone autistic would really pick up on that.

Or even healing for the mentally ill. It's a well-known fact that a lot of mentally ill people find comfort in music. Most music, however banal, has this healing quality. There are exceptions, of course, death metal, Marilyn Manson, and the like.

[Lowbacca]

In an interview from the late 60s or 70s Carl told an interviewer that there's a rehab institution somewhere in the States where they play Friends (at least I think it was Friends) to the patients and it really helps them to relax.