Brian's health

[The Real Barnyard]

http://www.abc4.com/entertainment/story/Beach-Boys-concerned-over-Wilsons-health/UN2x5BxcC0WmDeeNZ5ft9w.cspx

Hope the tour isn't in trouble and can finish with all five members!!

[Emdeeh]

Story taken from the Rolling Stone article, out of context and exaggerated.

[The Real Barnyard]

That's what I was thinking, but I haven't read the RS article yet.
Hope this is an exaggeration.

[AndrewHickey]

The actual article didn't say anything about Bruce 'fearing' Brian was going to walk away -- just had him saying that Brian wasn't permanently going to be touring with the band because he doesn't like spending all his time on the road. Which we all knew. Nothing here to worry about.

[Cabinessenceking]

Seeing Brian's weathered face on stage from the film clips I think it would not be unlikely if the last of the Wilson brothers will go before any of the other band members. He looks 10 years older than any of the others. But then again I hope for the best, he still has a strong spirit. One could tell that by the new album alone that he is very much still here. I do have my fears as well. Brian Wilson wasn't made for the stage.

[Autotune]

Brian's health has been a concern for the last 40 years.

He's outlived many healthier-looking people.

I care. But I wouldn't worry.

Right now, he seems at least partially recovered from his back problems. The guy is a giant. And is strong as such.

There's a history of health issues in his family. But there's also one of longevity.

[hypehat]

Trust him, he's a doctor.

[Amy B.]

If you read the article, they're actually referring to Brian's mental health and the way he's pretty much always been. No reference to Mike's quotes about Brian's weight, etc. I'm sure the headline was written that way to attract attention.

[Mr. Cohen]

I like Bruce's image of Brian being like the guy from A Space Odyssey.  Brian, the travelling psychonaut, coming down from the gilded paisley halls of eternal harmony bliss to gift us with songs like "Ding Dang" and "Spring Vacation".

[Lowbacca]

I like Bruce's image of Brian being like the guy from A Space Odyssey.  Brian, the travelling psychonaut, coming down from the gilded paisley halls of eternal harmony bliss to gift us with songs like "Ding Dang" and "Spring Vacation".

"Spring Vacation" cann't hold a candle to "Ding Dang". 

[Sheriff John Stone]

I am concerned about Brian's physical condition, though. Is this the heaviest he's ever been? There aren't a lot of healthy 70 year old, 300 lbs. men around.

It must be difficult to watch your weight while on tour with all of the catering and eating in restaurants. Hopefully, after the tour, Melinda (and Mike? ) can help Brian get his weight under control.

[AndrewHickey]

I am concerned about Brian's physical condition, though. Is this the heaviest he's ever been? There aren't a lot of healthy 70 year old, 300 lbs. men around.

I think he was much heavier in the early 80s. He's also a very tall man -- he doesn't look unhealthily overweight to me.

[bossaroo]

he's nowhere near 300 lbs.

[Justin]

I am concerned about Brian's physical condition, though. Is this the heaviest he's ever been? There aren't a lot of healthy 70 year old, 300 lbs. men around.

It must be difficult to watch your weight while on tour with all of the catering and eating in restaurants. Hopefully, after the tour, Melinda (and Mike? ) can help Brian get his weight under control.

BB King is heavier than Brian and he's in his 80's (and has diabetes) and very much still tours throughout the year.  Of course, no two people are exactly alike but still...apparently it can be done even at that age.  No doubt Brian's recent back issues has prevented from keeping some kind of exercise regiement and that's allowed him to gain a few extra pounds in recent years.  He last looked great in 2008 during "That Lucky Old Sun." 

[joshferrell]

all he needs to do is go to the Radiant Radish (TM)(c) and he'll be healed of all his ills.Why (you ask) ? Because "Help is on it's way"! (this is a paid advertisment of the Radiant Radish Inc. and they approve of this message)

[bossaroo]

Enemas too!

[pixletwin]

he's nowhere near 300 lbs.

This. I bet he is closer to 230 or 240. No big deal for a man of his age.

[MBE]

Yeah he's less than he was in the mid seventies or early 80's/ Even less than he was in 1995 where he was really big.

[startBBtoday]

he's nowhere near 300 lbs.

What would you consider "near" 300 lbs? He's probably right around 275 right now.

[startBBtoday]

he's nowhere near 300 lbs.

This. I bet he is closer to 230 or 240. No big deal for a man of his age.

If Brian is 230 or 240, does that make Mike Love 180 or 190? Mike's closer to 230 than Brian is.

[Moon Dawg]

  The hardest thing in the world can be to guess someone's weight, but Mike probably weighs about 200 pounds and Brian maybe 250-260. Mike has lost weight since the tour started and Brian has indeed been larger.

[Moon Dawg]

 While on topic, I'd say Al is thinner now than previously. At one point in the 70's he verged on being slightly overweight. Bruce has also lost a bit since the Grammy appearance and Dave is pretty lean as always.

 Agreed, Brian should take off 25-30 pounds; it would help his back issues.

[startBBtoday]

  The hardest thing in the world can be to guess someone's weight, but Mike probably weighs about 200 pounds and Brian maybe 250-260. Mike has lost weight since the tour started and Brian has indeed been larger.

Mike Love was probably 200 pounds in 1985.

[Moon Dawg]

 No way was Mike Love 200 pounds in 1985. Look at the SOLID GOLD performance for "Getcha Back" and the pic on the back of THE BEACH BOYS.

[startBBtoday]

No way was Mike Love 200 pounds in 1985. Look at the SOLID GOLD performance for "Getcha Back" and the pic on the back of THE BEACH BOYS.

At Mike's height, 200 pounds isn't fat. It's built, and Mike's always been pretty built.