Assuming they retire at age 75...

[Ron]

The whole thing about being old, and overweight particularly applies to men because of the different way in which fat grows on men as opposed to women.  Men develop fat under their muscle, which can form around organs like the heart and cause problems.  Women tend to grow fat just under their skin, which is much healthier.

However with that said, anytime you look at any type of statistic, there are correlated factors going on.... for instance, one of the reasons that fat men don't live long, is because in general they're not concerned about their health and never go to the doctor.  The fat is a symptom of the fact that they don't take care of themselves... and ultimately not taking care of themselves kills them off, NOT the fat, which is just a symptom.  Of course being overweight causes issues too, but just because you're fat doesn't mean you're doomed to die young.

Brian doesn't fall into that category.  He's been under the care and watch of tons of doctors for decades.  He's probably healthy as a horse.  The picture of the Queen Mother is an example of a rich, famous individual with the best doctors in the world and the longevity and good health that developed partially because of it.   Brian enjoys the same luxury.

There's recently been studies too that suggest that heart attack patients, even extremely heavy ones, actually OUTLIVE many thinner patients who develop heart diseases... largely because after they have blockages or whatever removed from their arteries the extra weight helps them fend off all the other type of sicknesses us thinner people succumb to.

Ultimately the good lord decides when any of us go, but I know for a fact Brian is surrounded by plenty of people completely concerned about his health and I have no doubt he'll outlive most of us

[Lonely Summer]

The Beach Boys had their moment with C50; 2015 will belong to the 25th anniversary tour of Wilson Phillips.

[The Shift]

The Queen Mother of England lived to be 102, and she was fairly heavy later in life.  Here's a pic of the Queen Mum at age 101, still able to stand on her own two feet:

She was well-preserved, attributed by some to a healthy intake of G&T.

I saw her on her Pet Sounds 30th anniversary tour in 1996 though and she sounded crap. Couldn't sing for toffee.

[phirnis]

I expect them to regroup in 2024 for the 50th anniversary of Mike Love's concept album.

[Nicko1234]

That`s interesting. When people talk about the Japanese being the longest living people in the world I had no idea that they were only referring to the sumo wrestlers. 

[Sheriff John Stone]

And here I thought that Brian lost all that weight in 1976 and 1983...for health reasons. Silly me.

[drbeachboy]

And here I thought that Brian lost all that weight in 1976 and 1983...for health reasons. Silly me.

Being overweight and morbidly obese are two very different things. Brian has a bit of a gut now, but he is nowhere close to the weight that he was in either 1976 or 1983.

[SloopJohnnyB]

Does aynone think that Mike will ever retire? I think he'll rock till he drops. He must be enjoying himself don't you think? I'm surprised that Bruce hasn't grown tired of the road. He still produces albums, doesn't he? He'll be in the studio when all is done.

If Mike does retire (due to age and health?) I can see Al taking the lead for the Beach Boys. Al's voice is too good to stop anytime soon. I'd like to see a Al/David BB touring group someday.

I don't know but I think that Brian would be glad to retire. He's accomplished quite a bit with Smile nd his solo career. He can rest easy.

My question is who will get the Beach Boys name when everyone retires? David? The kids?

[Sheriff John Stone]

And here I thought that Brian lost all that weight in 1976 and 1983...for health reasons. Silly me.

Being overweight and morbidly obese are two very different things. Brian has a bit of a gut now, but he is nowhere close to the weight that he was in either 1976 or 1983.

Oh, I think he is, at least as much as in 1976 - when he was 34 years old.

Hey, I'm not hammering the guy. If I wanted to hammer him, I would. There's enough out there. I'm just expressing concern. I want Brian to stay a lot longer, too. But, at the same time, I'm not one of those "well, I just hope he's happy..." guys. It's one thing to see doctors, it's another thing to follow their directions. That might be the one (and only?) thing we have in common with Brian Wilson.

[J.G. Dev]

Does aynone think that Mike will ever retire? I think he'll rock till he drops. He must be enjoying himself don't you think? I'm surprised that Bruce hasn't grown tired of the road. He still produces albums, doesn't he? He'll be in the studio when all is done.

If Mike does retire (due to age and health?) I can see Al taking the lead for the Beach Boys. Al's voice is too good to stop anytime soon. I'd like to see a Al/David BB touring group someday.

I don't know but I think that Brian would be glad to retire. He's accomplished quite a bit with Smile nd his solo career. He can rest easy.

My question is who will get the Beach Boys name when everyone retires? David? The kids?

As long as Mike is healthy I beleive he will keep on going. He's constantly referencing Tony Benett and how he is still going strong well into his 80's and I gotta beleve that's Mike's goal as well.  "Betcha boys we'll be doing it in our eighties"

[drbeachboy]

And here I thought that Brian lost all that weight in 1976 and 1983...for health reasons. Silly me.

Being overweight and morbidly obese are two very different things. Brian has a bit of a gut now, but he is nowhere close to the weight that he was in either 1976 or 1983.

Oh, I think he is, at least as much as in 1976 - when he was 34 years old.

Hey, I'm not hammering the guy. If I wanted to hammer him, I would. There's enough out there. I'm just expressing concern. I want Brian to stay a lot longer, too. But, at the same time, I'm not one of those "well, I just hope he's happy..." guys. It's one thing to see doctors, it's another thing to follow their directions. That might be the one (and only?) thing we have in common with Brian Wilson.

Brian was well over 300 lbs both times and he is nowhere near that size now. Brian is 6'2" I believe, and should weigh between 200-220 lbs. I doubt that he is higher than between 240-250. Hell, my Doctor doesn't get on me at all and I'm the the same height and weigh 243 lbs. I doubt his doctors are too concerned with the weight so long as he is still walking and keeping toned
up.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Brian weighed around 225 around the time of Imagination, by his own admission. Id venture he's a good 40 pounds heavier now

[Smilin Ed H]

The Queen Mother of England lived to be 102, and she was fairly heavy later in life.  Here's a pic of the Queen Mum at age 101, still able to stand on her own two feet:

She had a battery in her hat, though.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

[Lowbacca]

The Queen Mother of England lived to be 102, and she was fairly heavy later in life.  Here's a pic of the Queen Mum at age 101, still able to stand on her own two feet:

She had a battery in her hat, though.

I 'know' someone who'd be very interested in that technology.

[Heysaboda]

May 2016 - the Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary concert. You read it here first. Ages at 12/31/14:

Mike - 73
Brian - 72
Alan - 72
Bruce - 72
David - 66

And, ah, a year's break after the C50 would be this year... and trust me, that is NOT happening (any more than a BW album with Jeff Beck on it is).

But you’ve been wrong before.

Well once or twice anyway……

 

[bgas]

May 2016 - the Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary concert. You read it here first. Ages at 12/31/14:

Mike - 73
Brian - 72
Alan - 72
Bruce - 72
David - 66

And, ah, a year's break after the C50 would be this year... and trust me, that is NOT happening (any more than a BW album with Jeff Beck on it is).

But you’ve been wrong before.

Well once or twice anyway……

 

Really, there are only two rules when reading AGD's posts: 

1; AGD is never wrong. 
2; see rule # 1

[KittyKat]

I'm not saying it's a good thing to be as overweight as Brian is, but it may not be the be-all/end-all. At least he's at a weight now where even losing ten or twenty pounds could help. As opposed to needing to lose 75-100 pounds, which he did successfully in the past.

[Ron]

When was the last time you heard of a fat guy, who was in his 70's, having a heart attack?  It doesn't work like that, he would already be dead if the weight was going to kill him.  He prob. has his blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar levels, etc. checked every fucking day with as many shrinks and docs he has poking and prodding him the last 35 years...

Once your his age, I'd get more worried if we saw him start LOSING a bunch of weight!  Look at the mo'fos forearms, he isn't going anywhere anytime soon he looks like a gorilla!