Jim V.
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« on: April 21, 2008, 04:48:40 PM » |
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I know this is a touchy subject, but I always wondered what religion Brian belongs to. We all know about Mike due to his advocacy of the Maharishi, but what about Brian?
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« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2008, 04:52:53 PM » |
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I'd hazard a guess that he's not strictly religious, but is somewhat spiritual.
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« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2008, 06:53:25 PM » |
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I think he was much more into religion during the SMiLE years. Who knows what he believes now....
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« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2008, 07:04:36 PM » |
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Someone over on the Blue Board mentioned they saw Brian & family leaving church one Sunday morning recently. Not sure what kind of church.
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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2008, 09:21:18 PM » |
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Brian has said the voices he hears are the Devil talking to him. He's mentioned that during the time of Pet Sounds he and Carl would literally pray for a good album. During an interview around the time WIRWFC came out, though, he said he didn't believe in Jesus.
So my guess? He was raised Christian and is probably raising his kids Christian, but is way more spiritual than actually "religious".
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2008, 10:13:08 PM » |
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Brian devoutly believes in Phil Spector, and his personal favorite text of Spectorism is the book of Ronettes, passage entitled "Be My Baby".
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« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2008, 12:40:15 AM » |
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Both his wives have been Jewish. Perhaps his kids are being raised that way. That's normal in the faith.
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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2008, 01:55:41 AM » |
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Both his wives have been Jewish. Perhaps his kids are being raised that way. That's normal in the faith.
Since when has Melinda been Jewish? I don't think so. Especially if you believe Joe Thomas's lawsuit against her (I don't think she'd make an anti-Semitic remark about Irving Azoff if she herself were Jewish, though granted it may not have been true). I think the confusion stems from Gary Usher's book, but she looks awfully WASP to me. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2008, 04:08:33 AM » |
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I read it in the Usher book and never heard othewise. Never knew about her comment.
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« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2008, 06:38:43 AM » |
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hmm thats all interesting. I'd probably venture a guess and say hes Christian in some form.
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« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2008, 09:27:00 AM » |
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Wait...Joe Thomas lawsuit?
Explain plz
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« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2008, 11:49:59 AM » |
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The recent Christmas album had some traditional Christian carols. Wasn't just secular holiday standards.
And the BeachBoys themselves recorded the Lords Prayer. I'd have to go with Christian....at least as a family tradition if not strictly religous.
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« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2008, 11:54:59 AM » |
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I thought she was Jewish too...
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« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2008, 12:10:13 PM » |
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I agree with the prior post that indicated Brian worships at the alter of Phil Spector with Be My Baby as the holiest of hymn's. I'm sort of serious.
Clearly Brian finds spirituality, healing, and grace in music.
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