No Room For Brian....Mega Concert Planned.

[HeyJude]

It's not a super surprise Brian wasn't considered, even beyond the likely scheduling conflicts. At least some of those acts, especially McCartney and the Stones, book arenas and stadiums. Brian plays mostly indoor theaters and some outdoor amphitheaters. Same with Mike's band.

Not trying to be a d**k about it, but the *only* shot any BB-related band would have had at being considered for such a bill would have been the full reunion lineup.

[The Shift]

It's not a super surprise Brian wasn't considered, even beyond the likely scheduling conflicts. At least some of those acts, especially McCartney and the Stones, book arenas and stadiums. Brian plays mostly indoor theaters and some outdoor amphitheaters. Same with Mike's band.

Not trying to be a d**k about it, but the *only* shot any BB-related band would have had at being considered for such a bill would have been the full reunion lineup.

Agreed. And while I'm reluctant to admit that OSD might have a point, in terms of a gig of this scale the brand might well have been too diluted by the casino, private party and county fair gigs for even the C50 line-up to have the same significance and allure as the other big hitters here.

On the bright side, it kinda means the BBs' ticket prices will never be in the same league either, so even OSD can afford to go see The Beach Boys featuring Mike and Bruce with John Stamos.

[Pretty Funky]

Looks like the concert, now being done twice, has sold out.

Brian probably would/could have been an opener only. If its good enough for Dylan and Young.

As an aside. It would not surprise me if they have a big name 'on standby' for these shows. Considering the artists who have 'left the stage' in the last 6 months, there is a real possibility those named may....how can you put it....'not be available' by October.

[Lonely Summer]

Looks like this concert has been officially announced... no Brian and no M&B.

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I petition that Mike Love should charter a helicopter, fly overhead during the Rolling Stones set, and parachute onto the stage, Beach Boys hat and all... then proceed to challenge Mick Jagger right then and there to see who has the chops!

Would be quite possibly the best (?) rock and roll moment ever.

True. Mick Jagger has always been chicken$#!t  to share the stage with the Beach Boys.