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http://www.amazon.com/Long-Promised-Road-Wilson-Biography/dp/1908279842/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423419587&sr=8-1&keywords=long+promised+road
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Wow! That was unexpected!
"No life in popular music touched on as many major musical milestones as that of The Beach Boys' Carl Wilson. While he is often unjustly overlooked as a mere adjunct to his more famous brothers Brian and Dennis, Carl was a major international rock star from his early teens.
The proud owner of one of the greatest voices in popular music--one that graced some of the most important records of the pop era, including 'God Only Knows' and 'Good Vibrations'--Wilson was also one of the first musicians to bring the electric guitar to the forefront of rock'n'roll. His musical skills provided The Beach Boys' entree into the music business, from which he then stewarded their onstage journey through the ups and downs of the 60s to their comeback in the 70s and into the role of 'America's band' in the 80s. Along the way, Carl quietly endured his own battles with obesity, divorce, substance abuse, and ultimately terminal cancer, all the while working to protect his family's business and legacy. This major new biography reveals the true story of modern rock'n'roll, lived from the center of the most important decades of popular music."
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Quote from: Andrew G. Doe on February 08, 2015, 11:24:44 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Long-Promised-Road-Wilson-Biography/dp/1908279842/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423419587&sr=8-1&keywords=long+promised+road
Now if Bruce would publish one too, the cycle would be complete.
Has Carl been given the biography treatment before? If not, it's nice hes finally been given the honor along with his brothers.
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OK, picking jaw up off the floor. I hope Crowley treats Carl fairly.
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Awesome! I have been waiting for something like this! I loved the dvd that Bill Hinche did as well. There just isn't enough info on Carl! We even got a book about David Marks before him for crying out loud! Which is awesome, don't get me wrong. But the two stories I can't wait for are Carl's and Mike's!
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this will be interesting......I wonder what sources are used.....interviews? family?
or just a rehash of info that most BB fans already know..... interesting indeed.
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Quote from: Mujan, B@st@rd Son of a Blue Wizard on February 08, 2015, 11:38:17 AM
Now if Bruce would publish one too, the cycle would be complete.
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Is there going to be much new for Mike to cover in the battle of the bio's?
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Fantastic!! I'm more excited about this than Brian's and Mike's (although I'm excited about those too).
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Quote from: Mujan, B@st@rd Son of a Blue Wizard on February 08, 2015, 11:38:17 AM
Now if Bruce would publish one too, the cycle would be complete.
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Quote from: Mike Garneau on February 08, 2015, 01:10:11 PM
Fantastic!! I'm more excited about this than Brian's and Mike's (although I'm excited about those too).
Me too! Let's hope the sources of info are those who knew him best.
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Quote from: Magic Transistor Radio on February 08, 2015, 12:05:51 PM
Awesome! I have been waiting for something like this! I loved the dvd that Bill Hinche did as well. There just isn't enough info on Carl! We even got a book about David Marks before him for crying out loud! Which is awesome, don't get me wrong. But the two stories I can't wait for are Carl's and Mike's!
Yes, Billy Hinsche's dvd is won-won-wonderful, really warm, personal insights into the man. If this book has similar effort put into it, it will be a must read.
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Quote from: Pretty Funky on February 08, 2015, 01:06:47 PM
Is there going to be much new for Mike to cover in the battle of the bio's?
Honestly, his is the one I'm most looking forward to. Just because he's always seen as the bad guy, which is justified in some situations but not others. I want to see his contrarian view of the band's story. I want to see if he'll redeem himself in the 11th hour or release the same tired old self-congratulations and talking points and waste this final opportunity.
Ironically, the one I'm least interested in is Brian's.
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I am so happy to see this coming out. It's about time and way over due. I am impressed that it is 288 pages. So, hopefully not all fluff. Great over pic, as well.
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The cover is really nice. I might get it.
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Crowley's previous book seems to have good reviews. Looking forward to this one.
Still no "I am Brian Wilson" in the U.S. Amazon store but it did turn up a unauthorized Justin Beiber bio!
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Quote from: Mujan, B@st@rd Son of a Blue Wizard on February 08, 2015, 02:06:07 PM
Quote from: Pretty Funky on February 08, 2015, 01:06:47 PM
Is there going to be much new for Mike to cover in the battle of the bio's?
Honestly, his is the one I'm most looking forward to. Just because he's always seen as the bad guy, which is justified in some situations but not others. I want to see his contrarian view of the band's story. I want to see if he'll redeem himself in the 11th hour or release the same tired old self-congratulations and talking points and waste this final opportunity.
Ironically, the one I'm least interested in is Brian's.
Agree on the Brian bio. Rightly or wrongly we were stiffed with 'WIBN My Story' so to have another 'authorized' book seems double dipping to me. Carl's, as has been said, will depend on the sources. Will Brian and Mike offer anything with their own books coming out? I kind of doubt it.
Mike's will be kind of be the last stop and potentially under the radar by 2016. Who knows, if they survive Brians book and movie this year a PS/GV 50 reunion of some kind may cause some interest, but unfortunately I fear Mikes 'Good Vibrations' book will show 50 years of anything but.
For me I still like the Dave Marks bio mainly because his story was less known.
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Quote from: Pretty Funky on February 08, 2015, 02:35:02 PM
Quote from: Mujan, B@st@rd Son of a Blue Wizard on February 08, 2015, 02:06:07 PM
Quote from: Pretty Funky on February 08, 2015, 01:06:47 PM
Is there going to be much new for Mike to cover in the battle of the bio's?
Honestly, his is the one I'm most looking forward to. Just because he's always seen as the bad guy, which is justified in some situations but not others. I want to see his contrarian view of the band's story. I want to see if he'll redeem himself in the 11th hour or release the same tired old self-congratulations and talking points and waste this final opportunity.
Ironically, the one I'm least interested in is Brian's.
Agree on the Brian bio. Rightly or wrongly we were stiffed with 'WIBN My Story' so to have another 'authorized' book seems double dipping to me. Carl's, as has been said, will depend on the sources. Will Brian and Mike offer anything with their own books coming out? I kind of doubt it.
Mike's will be kind of be the last stop and potentially under the radar by 2016. Who knows, if they survive Brians book and movie this year a PS/GV 50 reunion of some kind may cause some interest, but unfortunately I fear Mikes 'Good Vibrations' book will show 50 years of anything but.
For me I still like the Dave Marks bio mainly because his story was less known.
WIBN really doesnt count.
I just think Brian is mostly unwilling or unable to discuss anything from the past in any substantial way. Also, the things that are the most interesting and least talked about are the ones he seems least willing to acknowledge in any way. If things like SMiLE, Smiley, Adult/Child are even mentioned in his book, I think it'll only be in vague terms that offers no insight that we fans dont already no. I'll purchase it and give it a chance, but I'm really not expecting much. Something similar to Grace Slick's bio is what I'm expecting. She completely skips over her first marriage and first band, while only devoting one page each to Monterey/Woodstock/Altamont. All the things I was most interested in hearing about. I expect something similar with Brian's book, but I really hope I'm wrong.
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Quote from: Pretty Funky on February 08, 2015, 02:35:02 PM
For me I still like the Dave Marks bio mainly because his story was less known.
It's got good Dennis stories, that's for sure. Green c*ck, The bunsen burner fire of 196? , etc .
Edit: and good David- gumming his entire stash of acid when the cops bust him trying to visit the beatles - stories.
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Kent Crowley. Any relation to James Crowley in the U.K.?
Really looking forward to this one! Carl needs to be represented! Hope the author is talking at length with Billy Hinsche and the wives and sons for accuracy!
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WOW!!! Coulda knocked me over with a feather when saw this thread. Finally, a bio of the great Carl Wilson – the man I've idolized my entire life (and I'm just four years younger than Carl).
I, like several other posters, can only hope this is a "real" biography, one that's been carefully researched, and is accurate, insightful and fluff free. I'm ready to pre-order my copy today, and I'll hope for the best.
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Kent Crowley. Any relation to James Crowley in the U.K.?
Really looking forward to this one! Carl needs to be represented! Hope the author is talking at length with Billy Hinsche and the wives and sons for accuracy!
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to this as well.
Don't know about any relation of James Crowley, but Kent Crowley's previous book was "Surf Beat: Rock 'n' Roll's Forgotten Revolution".
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Very interesting! Will definately pick this up.
Don't know that earlier book either (Surf Beat) - anyone here who has read that one or other books by Crowley? If so, what is your impression of him as a writer?
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It's a shame it has taken this long to get a CW bio but I'm glad we're finally getting one.
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Hope it'll be as good as the Carlin bio or the Harry Nilsson one.
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