Grammy Museum Los Angeles 9/18/12

[runnersdialzero]

Jon, I hope you don't feel underappreciated here. It's contributions from experts like you that make it worth sifting through the silly stuff.

Seconded.

[hypehat]

Jon, I hope you don't feel underappreciated here. It's contributions from experts like you that make it worth sifting through the silly stuff.

Seconded.

Thirded!

[TimmyC]

Fourthed! sorry... seriously though awesome post by Jon. Thanks for sharing your insights on the board. It's very cool of you.

As for Bruce, c'mon he's basically been with the band since 1965. He's contributed at least one classic (Disney Girls) and produced two of their albums. I think of him as every bit a core member as the other 4, particularly Dave who was a full time beach boy for a total of what, 3 years at the most (early 60s, late 90s). And I say this as someone who was treated VERY rudely by Bruce at a VIP event before a show in May (and it almost ruined the show for me). I don't get his hot and cold personality, but he is a Beach Boy through and through. I don't think there's any doubt about that.

[Smilin Ed H]

Thanks Jon!

[Jon Stebbins]

Wow...its a love-fest! Unleash the...errr. Thanks to all for the nice words.

[Eric Aniversario]

Can someone tell me what Mike sees in Bruce or what the rest of the band does (as in Brian)?  The more I've seen and heard of Bruce since this reunion, the more of a negative presence he seems to be.  He even called the latest album, and by extension Brian's work, a bunt, even after claiming he hadn't heard the whole thing.  Add in his general extreme rudeness to fans at times and the fact he never really contributed much at all to the music and can't sing too well anymore on a consistent basis.  I don't get it.

Bruce is very important to Mike...he puts the "S" in The Beach BoyS touring band.

[runnersdialzero]

Bruce's "bunt" comment befuddles me to no end. What SHOULD the album have been?

[Exapno Mapcase]

Ah, Bruce.  You gotta love him. Don't you?  Hello?  Anyone?

[EgoHanger1966]

Bruce's "bunt" comment befuddles me to no end. What SHOULD the album have been?

Duh. "She Believes In Love Again" would have made this album a HOME RUN!

[Pretty Funky]

Oh dear!


http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118059504.html?cmpid=RSS

Can we go surfing now?

By Craig Modderno

The Beach Boys weren't exactly in a party mood Tuesday at L.A.'s Grammy Museum, which is celebrating the group's 50th anniversary.
"I just got back from Australia. I don't know why we had to do this today since the band is exhausted," explained Al Jardine.

"I can't even think about this tonight since we've got two major concerts to do in London before I'm free to go surfing," echoed Bruce Johnston.

"It seems like another meet and greet where we're ushered around for no special reason," said Mike Love.

Onstage Brian Wilson looked eager to leave, telling host Robert Santelli at one point to just open up questions from the aud. But the boys came alive for a five-song acoustic set, which included high-harmony classics "Surfer Girl" and "California Girls."

[Justin]

haha that's good stuff.  Nice to see the other side of the "we're happy to be here" one-liners we've been getting.  The guys do deserve a break. 

[SMiLE Brian]

Oh dear!


http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118059504.html?cmpid=RSS

Can we go surfing now?

By Craig Modderno

The Beach Boys weren't exactly in a party mood Tuesday at L.A.'s Grammy Museum, which is celebrating the group's 50th anniversary.
"I just got back from Australia. I don't know why we had to do this today since the band is exhausted," explained Al Jardine.

"I can't even think about this tonight since we've got two major concerts to do in London before I'm free to go surfing," echoed Bruce Johnston.

"It seems like another meet and greet where we're ushered around for no special reason," said Mike Love.

Onstage Brian Wilson looked eager to leave, telling host Robert Santelli at one point to just open up questions from the aud. But the boys came alive for a five-song acoustic set, which included high-harmony classics "Surfer Girl" and "California Girls."

Grumpy old men.

[CenturyDeprived]

Was nice chatting with you after the show, Jon. What an amazing night.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Jon, I hope you don't feel underappreciated here. It's contributions from experts like you that make it worth sifting through the silly stuff.

Amen. Jon's a great writer, and from everything I've heard (and from my own observations, both here and on Facebook) seems like a hell of a cool guy.

[Shady]

Man, the boys are still the most fascinating band in the world..

You gotta love the drama

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Jon, I hope you don't feel underappreciated here. It's contributions from experts like you that make it worth sifting through the silly stuff.

Amen. Jon's a great writer, and from everything I've heard (and from my own observations, both here and on Facebook) seems like a hell of a cool guy.

Jon's "Beach Boys Image Problems" ("too many fat guys" ) bit from his FAQ book is hilarious and is worthy of Lester Bangs at his best!

[Jon Stebbins]

Thanks Mr. moderator and Erik...and Century thanks for the nice chat after the Grammy show, we even talked to Joe Thomas right? Glad to hear you're a "We'll Run Away" advocate too.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Thanks Mr. moderator and Erik...and Century thanks for the nice chat after the Grammy show, we even talked to Joe Thomas right? Glad to hear you're a "We'll Run Away" advocate too.

In case you're curious, this is Billy Castillo...I just change my username like once a week or so cause I get bored

[freedomaspirer]

IMO, Bruce doesn't seem to have a lot to do on this tour, he takes more leads on the M&B tour e.g Sloop John, Surfer Girl, DYWD, I would guess he's quite keen to get back into that.

[Jon Stebbins]

Thanks Mr. moderator and Erik...and Century thanks for the nice chat after the Grammy show, we even talked to Joe Thomas right? Glad to hear you're a "We'll Run Away" advocate too.

In case you're curious, this is Billy Castillo...I just change my username like once a week or so cause I get bored

Hey Billy. Rock on, brother.

[Rocker]

Oh dear!


http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118059504.html?cmpid=RSS

Can we go surfing now?

By Craig Modderno

The Beach Boys weren't exactly in a party mood Tuesday at L.A.'s Grammy Museum, which is celebrating the group's 50th anniversary.
"I just got back from Australia. I don't know why we had to do this today since the band is exhausted," explained Al Jardine.

"I can't even think about this tonight since we've got two major concerts to do in London before I'm free to go surfing," echoed Bruce Johnston.

"It seems like another meet and greet where we're ushered around for no special reason," said Mike Love.

Onstage Brian Wilson looked eager to leave, telling host Robert Santelli at one point to just open up questions from the aud. But the boys came alive for a five-song acoustic set, which included high-harmony classics "Surfer Girl" and "California Girls."

F*ck it guys. It's your damn job !!


Jon Stebbins: You know that we all appreciate your contributions to this board, don't you? I really treasure such inside info but I'm not always up to comment on it (I hope this doesn't come across as ungrateful or whatever). I really enjoyed reading your summarization of the evening because I think that you - after having written books about them - have a very healthy look on the guys and probably understand a bit more about the inside stuff than we do (if anyone can understand those f*cking old bastards  )

[Jonathan Blum]

Jon, I hope you don't feel underappreciated here. It's contributions from experts like you that make it worth sifting through the silly stuff.

Fifteenthed.  Jon (S), it's thanks to you that I finally properly know and appreciate David Lee Marks, and way more about Dennis than I knew before.  You've got a wonderful level-headed perspective and a genuine sincere love for the whole shebang.  Kudos is yours!

Cheers,
Jon Blum

[BB Universe]

Yes, contributions to this Board from people such as Jon Stebbins, Andrew Doe, and others such as them are priceless and appreciated to no ends.
Paraphrasing that old EF Hutton commercial - when someone like a Jon Stebbins posts, people listen!
Thanks so much.

[ivy]

Oh dear!


http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118059504.html?cmpid=RSS

Can we go surfing now?

By Craig Modderno

The Beach Boys weren't exactly in a party mood Tuesday at L.A.'s Grammy Museum, which is celebrating the group's 50th anniversary.
"I just got back from Australia. I don't know why we had to do this today since the band is exhausted," explained Al Jardine.

"I can't even think about this tonight since we've got two major concerts to do in London before I'm free to go surfing," echoed Bruce Johnston.

"It seems like another meet and greet where we're ushered around for no special reason," said Mike Love.

Onstage Brian Wilson looked eager to leave, telling host Robert Santelli at one point to just open up questions from the aud. But the boys came alive for a five-song acoustic set, which included high-harmony classics "Surfer Girl" and "California Girls."

Really? Hahahaha. I'd say the Grammy Museum must be a little miffed but the guys just earned them more in a day than what they usually earn in weeks.

[Cam Mott]

Sounds like normal old man talk to me.