All things Bruce Johnston

[Alan Smith]

Bruce does not need to go to Perth now.

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/private-sydney/engagement-between-youngest-rinehart-and-son-of-a-beach-boy-ends-20131011-2vdvl.html

Phew!  A close shave for the Johnstons.

[Cabinessenceking]

"a selfish sense of entitlement"

Bruce would love this girl surely?

[acedecade75]

I checked out the moocher's EBAY page. The guy who was hounding Bruce for a quickie. Check this out - irony of ironies!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-BEACH-BOYS-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-RARE-LP-BLUE-WOW-VINYL-MIKE-LOVE-EXACT-PROOF-/181225343194?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2a31df48da

 One thing you have to say about Mike, he's aways been great about signing autographs.  Honestly, Bruce has always been pretty good too.  I've seen Bruce sign autographs before a show, during a show, and after a show.  Most celebrities don't usually like people asking for an autograph just so they sell it.

[bgas]

I checked out the moocher's EBAY page. The guy who was hounding Bruce for a quickie. Check this out - irony of ironies!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-BEACH-BOYS-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-RARE-LP-BLUE-WOW-VINYL-MIKE-LOVE-EXACT-PROOF-/181225343194?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2a31df48da

 One thing you have to say about Mike, he's aways been great about signing autographs.  Honestly, Bruce has always been pretty good too.  I've seen Bruce sign autographs before a show, during a show, and after a show.  Most celebrities don't usually like people asking for an autograph just so they sell it.

Sadly, it seems that's what more than half the folks asking for them want them for. 
 If I was an artist and someone wanted me to sign a guitar pick guard I'd ask for $$ upfront, and make them sign a legal statement that they won't sell it for a minimum of 25 years.... 

[Wrightfan]

Bruce injured? You be the judge!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15TvTkoEyLc

 

If the guy had "Goin Public" on vinyl ready to be signed Bruce would've given his john hancock in the drop of a hat

I just re-watched the YouTube, and clicked on "more from" - OMG!

Oh god, that Steve Miller video. Put a shirt on man 

[punkinhead]

This guy has like five mike autographs…did he ask for all of these autographs all at once? If so, I'd be afraid of being an annoying fan. It's a shame that Bruce thinks all his autograph requests are for eBay sales and not for fans (like myself)…I think that's kinda egotistical of him to think its "worth so much." Nothing against Bruce.

[acedecade75]

This guy has like five mike autographs…did he ask for all of these autographs all at once? If so, I'd be afraid of being an annoying fan. It's a shame that Bruce thinks all his autograph requests are for eBay sales and not for fans (like myself)…I think that's kinda egotistical of him to think its "worth so much." Nothing against Bruce.

 I've seen Mike sign multiple items for a person on more than one occasion.  Mike seems to like signing autographs, and I don't think he really worries about where they end up.

[LdC]

Before i was " Bruced"  (thanks Carrie),

I found Bruce to be personable, charismatic and really friendly.

 He even signed My Sloop John B Book in lieu of Al. His perspectives on different Beach Boys albums etc were really great. Thanks again Bruce!

[Niko]

Bruce changed my life. Without him, I would not have become the individual I am today.
His music? Inspring.
His face? Thought provoking
His voice? Beautiful.

[Jukka]

His face? Thought provoking

This.

[punkinhead]

This guy has like five mike autographs…did he ask for all of these autographs all at once? If so, I'd be afraid of being an annoying fan. It's a shame that Bruce thinks all his autograph requests are for eBay sales and not for fans (like myself)…I think that's kinda egotistical of him to think its "worth so much." Nothing against Bruce.

 I've seen Mike sign multiple items for a person on more than one occasion.  Mike seems to like signing autographs, and I don't think he really worries about where they end up.

Ah, that's cool to know.

Has anyone had the experience of one of the guys that are autographing making comments or jokes about what they're signing? I'm sure it's nothing new to Mike to have someone bring their smile album to get signed, but has he ever made comments about the albums or anything to you personally or that you've read?

The only thing I've read was on this board and someone was having a response during an autograph is Bruce telling someone to get rid of their copy of Goin Public that they brought for him to sign.

[mikeddonn]

This guy has like five mike autographs…did he ask for all of these autographs all at once? If so, I'd be afraid of being an annoying fan. It's a shame that Bruce thinks all his autograph requests are for eBay sales and not for fans (like myself)…I think that's kinda egotistical of him to think its "worth so much." Nothing against Bruce.

 I've seen Mike sign multiple items for a person on more than one occasion.  Mike seems to like signing autographs, and I don't think he really worries about where they end up.

Ah, that's cool to know.

Has anyone had the experience of one of the guys that are autographing making comments or jokes about what they're signing? I'm sure it's nothing new to Mike to have someone bring their smile album to get signed, but has he ever made comments about the albums or anything to you personally or that you've read?

The only thing I've read was on this board and someone was having a response during an autograph is Bruce telling someone to get rid of their copy of Goin Public that they brought for him to sign.

When Mike signed my Beach Boys cap in 2001 he said, "Where d'ye get this?"  It was as if he thought I'd snuck backstage and found his stash!  Thing is I had never seen him wearing that colour (white with blue writing).  This year I've seen both him and Bruce with the same hat!

[18thofMay]

Has anyone seen this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15TvTkoEyLc

[punkinhead]

Has anyone seen this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15TvTkoEyLc

Yeah, I believe this was a few pages ago...but I feel awkward about how real it seems. I can't defend either Bruce nor the "fan."
For one, I think that the excuse he gave was lame. But, if he's thinking this is an ebay seller, to each his own I guess.
But I will not defend this "fan," he's a huge tool. calling Bruce an a-hole in public and on camera for YT to see is really lame. Must not be that big of a fan...he doesn't "get" Bruce. 

[RubberSoul13]

This came up as a suggested video on youtube...from the reunion tour...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJTJE2kcjUE

Security Guy: You guys got a lot of stuff...

Bruce: Well ya know they sell the sh*t.

[punkinhead]

This came up as a suggested video on youtube...from the reunion tour...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJTJE2kcjUE

Security Guy: You guys got a lot of stuff...

Bruce: Well ya know they sell the sh*t.

Sigh, I hate this "autograph attitude" he's had over the years, makes him seem to have a bigger ego than Mike and it also makes me feel he's ungrateful for the fans. Granted, I see alot of these reactions on videos of people who are autograph sellers.

[RubberSoul13]

This came up as a suggested video on youtube...from the reunion tour...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJTJE2kcjUE

Security Guy: You guys got a lot of stuff...

Bruce: Well ya know they sell the sh*t.

Sigh, I hate this "autograph attitude" he's had over the years, makes him seem to have a bigger ego than Mike and it also makes me feel he's ungrateful for the fans. Granted, I see alot of these reactions on videos of people who are autograph sellers.

I think if you make your intentions very clear with him, Bruce is one of the most welcoming and thankful members of the band. But I'm sure he's been burned like this more times than I can count...although I do wonder why he signed the items if he felt so strongly against doing so. In that other video he just kept walking by...

[Eric Aniversario]

After having received many autographs over the years, I no longer try to get them.  I think they are kind of overrated.  What I do value much more is pictures with my musical heroes...those are priceless!

[RubberSoul13]

After having received many autographs over the years, I no longer try to get them.  I think they are kind of overrated.  What I do value much more is pictures with my musical heroes...those are priceless!

Absolutely agree! What I've been trying to do is get my 2012 meet n greet pic signed by the band. The best of both worlds! I succeeded in getting a member of their backing band to get Mike and Bruce's autographs on it for me last year...I was not successful with the BAD show however...always 2014!

[punkinhead]

This came up as a suggested video on youtube...from the reunion tour...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJTJE2kcjUE

Security Guy: You guys got a lot of stuff...

Bruce: Well ya know they sell the sh*t.

Sigh, I hate this "autograph attitude" he's had over the years, makes him seem to have a bigger ego than Mike and it also makes me feel he's ungrateful for the fans. Granted, I see alot of these reactions on videos of people who are autograph sellers.

I think if you make your intentions very clear with him, Bruce is one of the most welcoming and thankful members of the band. But I'm sure he's been burned like this more times than I can count...although I do wonder why he signed the items if he felt so strongly against doing so. In that other video he just kept walking by...

Yeah, you're right. I got Brian's autograph when he was touring with Paul Simon. Then didn't get any til the reunion show, I bought Al's album at the concert which had his autograph the. I bought the tour program with Mike, Bruce, Dave, Brian, and Al's signatures for 100$ at the same concert. So I've not really had any luck getting autographs personally signed unfortunately, I honestly don't know where to go besides handing something on stage which seems crazy..but really, I'm just one less person trying to get backstage or try to stalk one of the guys for an autograph, so perhaps it's a good thing. I don't really have the chance to get any anyways...no big deal, I've got em and two Brian sigs and two Al sigs, so it's all good.

[bluesno1fann]

Never accept a ride from Bruce Johnston. He considers hitchhiking a form of creeping socialism and will make you read to him from the Weekly Standard as he drives in circles berating your pronunciation.

Should come with label: WARNING: DO NOT MENTION REAGAN. MENTIONING REAGAN CAN CAUSE JOHNSTON TO OVERHEAT, CAUSING A MALFUNCTION IN HIS SMILE APPARATUS AND RENDERING IT USELESS. APPROACH ALL OTHER TOPICS WITH CAUTION.

See, this is a big reason why I consider Bruce fans to be called Brupublicans!

I think this thread is the most appropriate to post this:
http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,17183.msg431341.html#new

Happy Votings!

[urbanite]

Good that Bruce is not a limousine liberal.

[Lowbacca]

Saw this on Facebook, pretty nifty photograph.

Bruce Johnston with David Cassidy.

[SIP.FLAC]

Okay seriously, I've never heard "Going Public" and I don't care much for "surf music" except for what the BB's did.

Does anyone really recommend "Going Public"?

I think Going Public's biggest problem is that its a piece of sh*t that's no good.

[Bittersweet-Sanity]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kr4TXhiS6U
Somebody made this awesome video for Bruce's very catchy song Rendezvous