Trippin off of the s*it that had Brian Wilson flippin..

[Newguy562]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE-BZCrcU-w
(listen at :50) I just checked a out a rapper my girlfriend introduced me to and surprisingly in one of his lines he mentions Brian Wilson. (What a coincidence)

How known was Brian's drug problem and mental breakdown? Did any of you know of this back in the day? (My father knew about it and told me after Pet Sounds he didn't hear much of the Beach Boys and thought they retired.)
Did any of big names in the industry ever talk about it? (It's such a sad situation, I'm happy see that Brian is in a happier place these days.)

[Newguy562]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE-BZCrcU-w
(listen at :50) I just checked a out a rapper my girlfriend introduced me to and surprisingly in one of his lines he mentions Brian Wilson. (What a coincidence)

How known was Brian's drug problem and mental breakdown? Did any of you know of this back in the day? (My father knew about it and told me after Pet Sounds he didn't hear much of the Beach Boys and thought they retired.)
Did any of big names in the industry ever talk about it? (It's such a sad situation, I'm happy see that Brian is in a happier place these days.)

[Newguy562]

*triple post* ugh  

[Andrew G. Doe]

Try doing a little very basic research first - like reading a book or two - and then consider if this question is worth asking for any purpose except to see your name on a screen.

[Newguy562]

Try doing a little very basic research first - like reading a book or two - and then consider if this question is worth asking for any purpose except to see your name on a screen.

No..just post a link of someone famous talking about Brian's mental state at that time.

[Andrew G. Doe]

The troll has returned.

[Dunderhead]

The troll has returned.

And Methuselah never left

[Newguy562]

The troll has returned.

You're still a jerk I see...

[buddhahat]

Try doing a little very basic research first - like reading a book or two - and then consider if this question is worth asking for any purpose except to see your name on a screen.

Yowch!

I thought Newguy's threads were generally well received here. It's a legitimate question he's asking and might be interesting to hear the older fans' personal takes on how aware they were of Brian's mental state at the time.

Plus the hip hop reference is cool. New sig there, ta very much!

[Andrew G. Doe]

Someone does some basic research, or at least shows signs of trying, I have time for them. Anyone who just shows up and asks to be spoon-fed information that's easily found either online or in assorted books over the years, I don't. Brian's mental problems have been well documented, going back to 1971 and the Nolan articles, if not before (although not so openly). Just show a little effort. Is that much to ask ? In some cases, apparently so.

[buddhahat]

Someone does some basic research, or at least shows signs of trying, I have time for them. Anyone who just shows up and asks to be spoon-fed information that's easily found either online or in assorted books over the years, I don't. Brian's mental problems have been well documented, going back to 1971 and the Nolan articles, if not before (although not so openly). Just show a little effort. Is that much to ask ? In some cases, apparently so.

I see where you're coming from, but love it or hate it message boards are convenient sources of info these days. I'm sure most of us are guilty of eschewing the book case for Smileysmile.net when we have a nagging question we want answered (or maybe I'm lazier than most here). It's not as if he's asking when Carl was born, or the name of Brian's first wife or something.

Also the following questions in the op show potential for interesting discussion and therefore worthy of a new thread, imo:

Did any of you know of this back in the day?

Did any of big names in the industry ever talk about it?

[BergenWhitesMoustache]

Someone does some basic research, or at least shows signs of trying, I have time for them.

Yet you've still got time to post a sh*tty dig.

Be honest, you just enjoy being a grumpy forum big shot who never misses an opportunity to remind lesser mortals that you've dedicated your entire adult life to obsessing over the minutiae of a pop band.

If other people want to ask questions you consider beneath you, then live and let live. Ignore it. See also Phil Cohen. Let someone else answer instead of just being unpleasant. If this were my forum I'd have banned you ages ago. Absolutely zero respect for anyone else.

[EthanJames]

Who is Phil Cohen  ??

[BergenWhitesMoustache]

and along comes mutilated corpse guy. f*** you too, shitbag.

Mods, please delete my account.

If you need a reason it can be that I think this place is a complete nest of cunts. A bunch of mad bastards who even manage to make talking about The Beach Boys NOT FUN!

Ta!

[SMiLE Brian]

What are you mad about, this board can be annoying at times, but it is rewarding to stick here when a new BBs discovery or release comes out.

[Gertie J.]

Who is Phil Cohen  ??

weeeell weell ethan, are we making laughs at others? great.

[EthanJames]

Who is Phil Cohen  ??

weeeell weell ethan, are we making laughs at others? great.

no really i don't know who that is...

[SMiLE Brian]

Try doing a little very basic research first - like reading a book or two - and then consider if this question is worth asking for any purpose except to see your name on a screen.

No..just post a link of someone famous talking about Brian's mental state at that time.

Ever heard of wikipedia? You can't always just barge into this board starting threads to demand  information from the members.

[SMiLE Brian]

Who is Phil Cohen  ??

weeeell weell ethan, are we making laughs at others? great.

no really i don't know who that is...

Your a lucky man....

[Jason]

Yet you've still got time to post a sh*tty dig.

Be honest, you just enjoy being a grumpy forum big shot who never misses an opportunity to remind lesser mortals that you've dedicated your entire adult life to obsessing over the minutiae of a pop band.

If other people want to ask questions you consider beneath you, then live and let live. Ignore it. See also Phil Cohen. Let someone else answer instead of just being unpleasant. If this were my forum I'd have banned you ages ago. Absolutely zero respect for anyone else.

This is the post of the day.

[Jason]

and along comes mutilated corpse guy. f*** you too, sh*tbag.

Mods, please delete my account.

If you need a reason it can be that I think this place is a complete nest of c***s. A bunch of mad bastards who even manage to make talking about The Beach Boys NOT FUN!

Ta!

And this post.

[EthanJames]

and along comes mutilated corpse guy. f*** you too, sh*tbag.

Mods, please delete my account.

If you need a reason it can be that I think this place is a complete nest of c***s. A bunch of mad bastards who even manage to make talking about The Beach Boys NOT FUN!

Ta!

Well no one's perfect.

[Shady]

Great thread.

God, I love this forum

[Andrew G. Doe]

Someone does some basic research, or at least shows signs of trying, I have time for them.

Yet you've still got time to post a sh*tty dig.

Be honest, you just enjoy being a grumpy forum big shot who never misses an opportunity to remind lesser mortals that you've dedicated your entire adult life to obsessing over the minutiae of a pop band.

If other people want to ask questions you consider beneath you, then live and let live. Ignore it. See also Phil Cohen. Let someone else answer instead of just being unpleasant. If this were my forum I'd have banned you ages ago. Absolutely zero respect for anyone else.

Oh my - someone forgot to take his happy pills this morning.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Seems like a lot of us did this morning. I know I certainly did. I'm in a bit of a mood today and really don't want to deal with this sh*t.

Everybody, chill out.

And to answer your question Ethan, Phil Cohen is this board's version of Eeyore, with a dash of Chicken Little thrown in for good measure.