Happy Birthday Dennis! Dennis had big talent and big good looks, but the only things that surpassed these traits was his big heart. So sad Dennis we miss you!

Okay, let me set the record straight, YES, I have been to a Mike Love "Beach Boy" concert.  I enjoyed the concert and was excited when Mike, in my mind, looked right at me and winked, when he sang Barbara Ann.  It was good and I give Mike credit for co writing so many hits and his contribution to the band.  But all of the guys contributed.  Mike just seems the only one who feels he can call himself the Beach Boys.  Brian and his band sounded dead on, like all the original songs, without Mike.  Brian did not and does not act like he's ALL THAT!  Mike always wanted to be thought of as the sex symbol of the band, I think that is probably one of the many reasons Mike had no use for Dennis.  Years ago I read an article on a Beach Boy concert, as I recall the reviewer loved the music but said that Mike tried so hard to get the ladies attention that he looked and danced like a "constipated Mick Jagger".  I think that was about right.  Other artists that went on without their group did  not take the name with them.  {Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson etc. }  The Beach Boys would have been The Beach Boys with or without Mike.  They all added to the sound, look, and success.  But, without Brian the Beach Boys would have never been.

Hello, from Barbara Ann.  This is  the second time I have ever been on the internet.  A couple of weeks ago I gave a review of my opinion on going to see Brian Wilson in concert.  I asked anyone (on Brian's site) to let me know when Brian would be back in the Munhall Pgh area.  I was sorry that no one would respond.  After reading today of the PBS special I have to ask why and how it is going to be worthy of credibility if Brian is not involved?  I realize that for some insane reason Mike Love has the rights to the Beach Boy name, however he is only one member of THE BEACH BOYS.  I think is a shame that Mike is able to jade the rememberance and the heart and soul of the group (any of the Wilsons) will have input on the project.  I for one will not tune in.