BB band members' interpersonal relationships w/ each other

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Its been written + spoken How Bruce helped Dennis with his piano playing.. They both surfed + rode motorcycles +hot cars.. Both California boys + single.. They had more in common than ya think.. While Bruce has said NO to drugs he says.     Who says he didnt drink + get drunk on occasion..? There  is a book written last 10 yrs about the scene in southern California including the laurel canyon scene.. In this book Gram Parsons + Flying Burritto Bros Band were the headliners playing the Topanga corral. .Bruce was there partying + chattin up the ladies.. Another story written has  a  tale Of Gram + Keith Richard goin to the same club and Bruce was there and during that time Bruce was unmarried.. Bruce was hangin where the HIP people were. .Bruce is no square Just carefull.. And how do you associate with BB+ Terry Melcher+ the musical elite and NOT enjoy your self.. ??   This is not an attack just thinkin out loud..

All more great reasons why I would buy a Bruce book. What stories he could tell.

Agreed.  But most likely, he never will

[metal flake paint]

I've often wondered what the BB band members' interpersonal relationships were like between one another over the years. Obviously the most famous (or infamous) relationships in the band that have been discussed in detail are probably between Dennis + Mike, or Brian + Mike... and peoples' relationships evolved (or devolved) over the years, certainly.  

But there are many other relationships in the band that are rarely discussed...


What about Dennis + Al?

Both Dennis and Al mooned the photographer during their 1968 visit to the Salt Lake City, UT flats

[Andrew G. Doe]

One factor to add to the equation - four of these guys were family, and about as close family as you can get. That's got to color any interpersonal relationship to a considerably deep hue.

"I always thought, mainly because they were all married at such a young age, and because of their values, that the guys spent very little time together away from the studio/stage."

Excellent point, but a quick survey of the concert listings would indicate that, in the 60s & 70s at least, time spent on tour or in the studio made up maybe 50% of their day: these guys lived in each others pockets for decades.

[Nicko1234]

All more great reasons why I would buy a Bruce book. What stories he could tell.

I remember several years ago that Bruce did say he was intending to write a book about his life in music. He said it definitely wouldn't be warts and all or kiss and tell though.

This was about the same time that he was talking about issuing a non-solo solo album so I will believe it when I see it.

[Dove Nested Towers]

All more great reasons why I would buy a Bruce book. What stories he could tell.

I remember several years ago that Bruce did say he was intending to write a book about his life in music. He said it definitely wouldn't be warts and all or kiss and tell though.

This was about the same time that he was talking about issuing a non-solo solo album so I will believe it when I see it.

If he ever does get write it and it is published it will probably be fairly superficial, but certainly feature some extremely interesting info, anecdotes and perspectives.

[Foster's Freeze]

I've always wondered about the relationships between the guys - Bruce for example has often said he's "Brian Wilson's #1 fan" or something like that.

Did / does Bruce have any kind of relationship with Brian?

[Andrew G. Doe]

Well, when Bruce had his heart bypass back in 2004, Brian phoned him, personally.

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Its been written + spoken How Bruce helped Dennis with his piano playing.. They both surfed + rode motorcycles +hot cars.. Both California boys + single.. They had more in common than ya think.. While Bruce has said NO to drugs he says.     Who says he didnt drink + get drunk on occasion..? There  is a book written last 10 yrs about the scene in southern California including the laurel canyon scene.. In this book Gram Parsons + Flying Burritto Bros Band were the headliners playing the Topanga corral. .Bruce was there partying + chattin up the ladies.. Another story written has  a  tale Of Gram + Keith Richard goin to the same club and Bruce was there and during that time Bruce was unmarried.. Bruce was hangin where the HIP people were. .Bruce is no square Just carefull.. And how do you associate with BB+ Terry Melcher+ the musical elite and NOT enjoy your self.. ??   This is not an attack just thinkin out loud..

All more great reasons why I would buy a Bruce book. What stories he could tell.

Agreed.  But most likely, he never will

What is he was able to dictate it into a machine with a microphone hooked up that he could adjust the whole time???

[Al Jardine: Pick Up Artist]

Well, when Bruce had his heart bypass back in 2004, Brian phoned him, personally.

I'd kinda think that would be expected no matter what your relationship, I mean, heart bypass, holy sh*t.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Bruce seemed quite surprised (and thrilled) when he told me about it. The phone call, not the bypass.

[Foster's Freeze]

Bruce seemed quite surprised (and thrilled) when he told me about it. The phone call, not the bypass.

Very nice, I just about spit out my drink

[RangeRoverA1]

Bruce seemed quite surprised (and thrilled) when he told me about it. The phone call, not the bypass.

Bruce is a bag of mysteries, rarely do I get the logic behind sth. he says. So, Brian phoned him to congratulate with well-done operation - oh really? Is it anything of news? Of course not, just a mere dialog of 2 BBs members, they are (former) colleagues.