There are also some other reasons. For those that have the guts to speak up, I attended one of Brians Greatest Hits concerts, this past summer. The sound was like listening to a cassette tape from the 70's. Very muddy sound, Brian often looked confused, and looked like he did not want to be there. After the group performed about 6 songs, I saw about 70+ people leave the show. I stayed for the 70 minute performance, but did not enjoy the show. I was seated with 6 die hard Beach Boys / Brian Wilson fans, and they mostly agreed with me. I also was one of the posters on the blueboard that got lambasted about comments on the show. I even asked for a refund, but never recieved one. Spending $90.00 per ticket, and not enjoying the show at Hampton Beach NH, (first time in 37+ years) I made the decision that I will not attend another show by Brian. I also received hate e-mail by the goody two shoes on the blue board, for posting my comments. What happened to free speach, and speaking up to tell the truth.
ONE LAST THOUGHT: If anyone asked for a refund to any of Brians summer shows, and got one, please let me know, or post it here. I know of a couple of people that requested refunds, and didn't recieve one. So much for the refund offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To those that attend the upcoming TLOS shows, hopefully you will get a better performance, than what I saw this past summer.
JIM MARRS