Thanks, this is just the info I was looking for. So what was Taylor doing before? Other than...becoming...real purty?

Anyone have inside knowledge of how Brian's band was assembled when he began to play live in the late 90s? I'm familiar with the story of how he heard the Wondermints play at a tribute show and was impressed, but how were other players chosen. Who actually assembled the group? How did Taylor Mills get connected? Did Darian function as bandleader from the very beginning or did he grow into that role? Any info is greatly appreciated.

Mike

Thanks!

I'm bumping this in hopes someone has the complete speech Brian read. I'm amazed that I can't find it anywhere online!

I need the text (or a link to the text) of Brian's acceptance speech from when the Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It's easy to find Mike's diatribe from that evening and I can find lots of articles which mention Brian saying music was the "voice of God," but I need the entire context of that quote...and I need it quickly for a presentation I'm doing this weekend. Anyone?