The Beach Boys: Stamos, Love, Johnston

[Lowbacca]

Re: the Paul Simon tour, for me the funniest thing was Brian's people turning themselves inside out at the time insisting that he wasn't opening for Paul but that they were co-headliners. Yeah... right. There's some interesting tales to be told about that little jaunt.

Hrrmm, anybody want to take bets on the odds that we'll actually get a follow-up to this that actually conveys actual information about the "jaunt" rather than simply telling us that such stories exist?

In the absence of actually hearing those apparent stories, I will substitute the one story I know from that Paul Simon tour. This may well be completely common knowledge, but I learned a few years after the tour that they attempted to get both Paul and Brian on that "Dollar Bill" poster they sold during the tour, but evidently Simon or Simon's people wanted nothing to do with a poster featuring an epic depiction of money with Simon's face right on it. I know, not terribly interesting, but at least it's an actual story rather than a description that stories exist. 

Exactly. Thank you.

[I. Spaceman]

I like cheerleaders. A lot. I used to date one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJIlUgqAiNY

The one second from the right is happening.

I have no idea where that clip is from - and the cheerleaders are alright, btw - but it is sad seeing The Beach Boys...or is it the Beach Boys - playing a small stage like that, wherever it is. Looks like the kind of gig my band would do.

I can dig that, but I think it is kinda cool. Reminds me of the One Man's Challenge clip of them doing Safari. Back to the basics.

[Shady]

Re: the Paul Simon tour, for me the funniest thing was Brian's people turning themselves inside out at the time insisting that he wasn't opening for Paul but that they were co-headliners. Yeah... right. There's some interesting tales to be told about that little jaunt.

Hrrmm, anybody want to take bets on the odds that we'll actually get a follow-up to this that actually conveys actual information about the "jaunt" rather than simply telling us that such stories exist?

In the absence of actually hearing those apparent stories, I will substitute the one story I know from that Paul Simon tour. This may well be completely common knowledge, but I learned a few years after the tour that they attempted to get both Paul and Brian on that "Dollar Bill" poster they sold during the tour, but evidently Simon or Simon's people wanted nothing to do with a poster featuring an epic depiction of money with Simon's face right on it. I know, not terribly interesting, but at least it's an actual story rather than a description that stories exist. 

AGD withholding the goods 

That's interesting. At least Brian's people understand he opens for nobody

[KittyKat]

Yeah, that's true. Brian opens for nobody. But I'm sure Paul Simon regretted even asking Brian on that tour in the first place. They really aren't musically compatible and I wonder what kind of reaction Brian got outside of whatever fans came just for him. I'd have to think people may have been mystified by a guy sitting at his keyboard, not playing it, and looking uncomfortable.

[filledeplage]

Re: the Paul Simon tour, for me the funniest thing was Brian's people turning themselves inside out at the time insisting that he wasn't opening for Paul but that they were co-headliners. Yeah... right. There's some interesting tales to be told about that little jaunt.

Hrrmm, anybody want to take bets on the odds that we'll actually get a follow-up to this that actually conveys actual information about the "jaunt" rather than simply telling us that such stories exist?

In the absence of actually hearing those apparent stories, I will substitute the one story I know from that Paul Simon tour. This may well be completely common knowledge, but I learned a few years after the tour that they attempted to get both Paul and Brian on that "Dollar Bill" poster they sold during the tour, but evidently Simon or Simon's people wanted nothing to do with a poster featuring an epic depiction of money with Simon's face right on it. I know, not terribly interesting, but at least it's an actual story rather than a description that stories exist. 

AGD withholding the goods 

That's interesting. At least Brian's people understand he opens for nobody

Shady - I realize that people have their rightful preferences, but, we're basically all "Brian's people." 

[Mike's Beard]

Re: the Paul Simon tour, for me the funniest thing was Brian's people turning themselves inside out at the time insisting that he wasn't opening for Paul but that they were co-headliners. Yeah... right. There's some interesting tales to be told about that little jaunt.

Hrrmm, anybody want to take bets on the odds that we'll actually get a follow-up to this that actually conveys actual information about the "jaunt" rather than simply telling us that such stories exist?

In the absence of actually hearing those apparent stories, I will substitute the one story I know from that Paul Simon tour. This may well be completely common knowledge, but I learned a few years after the tour that they attempted to get both Paul and Brian on that "Dollar Bill" poster they sold during the tour, but evidently Simon or Simon's people wanted nothing to do with a poster featuring an epic depiction of money with Simon's face right on it. I know, not terribly interesting, but at least it's an actual story rather than a description that stories exist. 

AGD withholding the goods 

That's interesting. At least Brian's people understand he opens for nobody

Apart from Paul Simon.

[Shady]

Re: the Paul Simon tour, for me the funniest thing was Brian's people turning themselves inside out at the time insisting that he wasn't opening for Paul but that they were co-headliners. Yeah... right. There's some interesting tales to be told about that little jaunt.

Hrrmm, anybody want to take bets on the odds that we'll actually get a follow-up to this that actually conveys actual information about the "jaunt" rather than simply telling us that such stories exist?

In the absence of actually hearing those apparent stories, I will substitute the one story I know from that Paul Simon tour. This may well be completely common knowledge, but I learned a few years after the tour that they attempted to get both Paul and Brian on that "Dollar Bill" poster they sold during the tour, but evidently Simon or Simon's people wanted nothing to do with a poster featuring an epic depiction of money with Simon's face right on it. I know, not terribly interesting, but at least it's an actual story rather than a description that stories exist. 

AGD withholding the goods 

That's interesting. At least Brian's people understand he opens for nobody

Apart from Paul Simon.

 

But they were duped 

[Pretty Funky]

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/2/16/exclusive_backstage_.html

I can't get the video to work. Anything new?

[RubberSoul13]

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/2/16/exclusive_backstage_.html

I can't get the video to work. Anything new?

New facts for me...

-Bruce Johnston is a vegetarian
-Bruce Johnston is a country fan (and not really a Turtles fan...)
-Mike and Bruce both tried and succeeded in dodging reunion questions

[gfac22]

[Lowbacca]

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/2/16/exclusive_backstage_.html

I can't get the video to work. Anything new?

Bruce is crazy. 

[bgas]

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/2/16/exclusive_backstage_.html

I can't get the video to work. Anything new?

Click on the video; when that doesn't work, scroll below the video to where it's listed as one of many  and hit that, it should work then; did for me

[RubberSoul13]

The setlist is up on lastfm from Seaworld...nothing surprising but, has anyone seen any from the other Florida shows? Curious as to any changes.

[relx]

In her flirty, "I love you guys" way, the reporter actually snuck in some good questions. Referring to them doing their "Mke and Bruce" thing, which made Bruce quickly interject,"we're The Beach Boys," as well as asking about the process of writing new material, which forced Mike to completely change the subject, as he obviously did not want to mention Brian at all. For those who are upset about the reunion not continuing, it was interesting to see this kind of interview, in which Mike and Bruce had to deflect questions about the future--yes, we're The Beach Boys, but we're also not The Beach Boys at the same time.

[G.C]

Is Bruce really a vegetarian?

[bgas]

Is Bruce really a vegetarian?

Only because he avoids the meat of interviews

[AndrewHickey]

Is Bruce really a vegetarian?

Yes. See this interview, for example -- http://www.angelfire.com/art/jhproductions/johnston.html .

[jimmy1949]

Paul Simon is one of the biggest assholes in show business.

[Pretty Funky]

Got it working. Thanks!

'Mike and Bruce little tour'! Countless comments over the years on this site but she came up with a zinger.

[the professor]

They said nothing. . . .what Zen masters.

[SMiLE Brian]

*sigh* least I got MIC to look forward to.

[the professor]

well, better that they said nothing than something definitive about that all being "over"

[Emdeeh]

Is Bruce really a vegetarian?

Yes, he is. There's a veggie burger recipe from him somewhere online.

[Cabinessenceking]

I like cheerleaders. A lot. I used to date one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJIlUgqAiNY

The one second from the right is happening.

I have no idea where that clip is from - and the cheerleaders are alright, btw - but it is sad seeing The Beach Boys...or is it the Beach Boys - playing a small stage like that, wherever it is. Looks like the kind of gig my band would do.

don't worry man, that aint The Beach Boys, just two of their less likable members doing their songs

[halblaineisgood]

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