Yes some good photos-though some are miscaptioned. The photo of Brian In a help me Rhonda shirt smoking “reefer” is from the 1970s not the mid 60s and there is a photo of Brian, Carl and Steve labeled 1978 that is clearly from the late 1980s not 1978

Thanks for the info on the pics. That was the information we received on them. The dim and distant past, eh.

Ron

By the way, how'd you like the pictures? Most were from Stan Love's private collection. He was very kind to let us use them.
Ron

I bought it and read it. I’ll admit it is entertaining and interesting but I wish it didn’t leave such a bitter aftertaste-the portrayal of Dennis and Carl are almost wholly negative (Mike only positive). Obviously this is Rocky’s experiences but the book needs some balance. A few tacked on words about how Carl And Dennis were not that bad just didn’t cut it

I'm pleased to hear you found the book "entertaining and interesting." Thanks for that.
We certainly did not mean to leave a negative portrayal of Dennis and Carl. I'm a little surprised that that is the result for you.

Dennis was a tragic figure by any standards, all that talent destroyed by drugs. No way to whitewash that. It's just the way it went.
As for Carl, things went down a certain way, the reader can judge for themselves. Thanks for getting the book in any case.

I'm sure Rocky would like to weigh in on this topic. Do you know how he could be allowed back on the site, what he'd have to do to get back on?

Ron

Hi All,

Via a long and winding road, Rocky's original manuscript, WIPEOUT, is finally done and published. Now titled THE BEACH BOYS' ENDLESS WAVE, its up on Amazon Books.
I wanted you all to know about this for a bunch of reasons, the most surprising of which is that I ended up authoring this with Rocky. I'm pleased and honored to be included in the project and I have the Smile board in many ways to thank for it. It was the interest in the project from this very site that inspired me to get involved.
Rocky and I have asked the publisher to give the members a discount through the site if they are interested.
Check it out on the Amazon page. Scroll down and read the description and let us know. I know this can be a tough crowd and this is sort of like "leading with the chin" but we worked long and hard to create something that members would be interested in reading.
I'm hoping my Momma didn't raise no dummies so please have a look.

Ron

Welcome Ron. Thanks for letting us know about the book… was wondering if there was anything to ever come of it.

Hello All,
I'm a newbie to this posting deal, so I'm not too sure what's what.
I got involved with Rocky a couple of years back when I read his original manuscript titled WIPEOUT.
Lots happened. I helped him find a publisher, who brought on an editor and then I eventually took a pass at it after quite a lot of trials and tribulations.
Now it's out there on Amazon, titled THE BEACH BOYS' ENDLESS WAVE.
Indulge me if you will, check out the Amazon page, scroll down to read the back cover copy, and let me know what you think.
Ha. That's called "leading with your chin."
Ron H

Hey Everyone,
Time to "out" myself here. I ended up co-authoring Rocky Pamplin's book. It was a long, strange journey for that to happen, but the book is for Sale on Amazon.
It's titled "The Beach Boys' Endless Wave" and it's pretty darn good if I do say so. Why wouldn't I, right?
Happy to answer questions about the process if anyone wishes and I can get a discount via the publisher for the site.
This site is special, after all.
Ron H

I was watching the reelz channel "Breaking Up the Band" episode on The Beach Boys and saw both Stan Love and Rocky played by actors in a dramatization of the incident when they "visited" Dennis Wilson and actually beat Dennis up.
It was the first time I had heard Stan and Rocky actually mentioned by name and credited for being bodyguards.
Anybody else see the show?

I've heard Rocky Pamplin's book about the Beach Boys is back on track to be published.