Mike Love on Love & Mercy: ‘Poor Brian, He’s Had a Rough, Rough Time’

[CenturyDeprived]

Agreed CD. Mike is really out there these days from his jealousy of BW.

Jealousy can eat people alive. It's a sick, sick thing that some people have, while others (such as Denny) didn't seem to ever have. I think jealousy has done a number on Mike.

[filledeplage]

"The interesting thing to read is on Evan Landy. He is Landy’s son and spent years with Brian in a very intimate way. He has a whole different perspective of Landy and his motivation. Was he [Dr. Landy] overreaching? Probably. Did he cost a lot of money? Hell yeah. Did he want to be producer and the writer and stuff with Brian? Yes, he did. Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably. But, guess what? He also saved his life. So to read Evan Landy’s dissertation on it is very, very interesting because you get an intimate look at someone who was with Brian everyday for a few years. So it’s a whole different story that came out on Love and Mercy."

He is actually sympathetic to Landy, and only seems upset that he cost a lot of money. If anyone doubts that Mike Love is a scumbag, just show them this quote.

I have been very critical of Mike on many occasions, though I'm not sure he is being sympathetic to Gene Landy here, but that he agrees that he saved Brian's life at one point (as Brian himself agrees).

I'm not sure what Mike's getting at with the Evan Landy thing though. I agree that it's interesting to read another person's perspective (even if it's a warped one) just out of curiosity, but I'm uncertain as to why Mike is bringing up Evan's interview; is Mike implying there is a valid point/stance or two in Evan's interview? If so, what would that possibly be? It's bizarre for Mike to mention it, that's for sure.

Considering that I've read that 1980s Mike wanted to punch out Landy because he was so furious at what Landy was doing to Brian, I am baffled, unless he solely wants to point out here that Landy should be recognized for having saved Brian's life (a point of view I can understand to a point), but he seems to be going unusually soft on Landy otherwise in the article.

Honestly, it could be Mike's way of subtly discrediting that aspect of the movie. There is no doubt Mike still knows what a jackass Landy was.

"Was he overreaching? Probably."
"Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably."

Overmedicating to the point of near death (btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs? We're going with a "probably" with Landy but when Brian takes them now he is "controlled" JEESH MIKE), taking total control of finances, personal life, business life, blocking phonecalls, the list goes ON AND ON. But Eugene only "probably" went beyond the bounds of therapy? And then Mike uses Evan's Daily Mail trash perspective as a means to support this ridiculous viewpoint. Unbelievable.

All very good points, and the wording he uses in the article just bugs me more the futher I think about it. I think Mike is probably batshit crazy insane, and probably the most mentally ill member of the band, past or present. Sorry, but there... I said it. I think a form of mental illness can be reflected in how a person is emotionally crippled to a point where they cannot make parts of their brain work that cause them to feel things or have any realization of their own actions. I quantify that as a form of mental illness.

I'd like to see Kokomaoists defend the entirety of the article and Mike's wording (isn't he supposed to be the master of using relatable words?). It is really unbelievable the more one thinks about it.

And you have a license to practice medicine?

Is this is your internet diagnosis?

[relx]

Based on his prescription drug comments, it seems that Mike really doesn't think Brian has any mental issues at all, and that it was the drugs that caused all his problems--then and now. It's like in his memory, Brian was a normal child/teen, his "childhood buddy" and then, in the mid-60s, he became a drug addict and destroyed himself. End of story. Has Mike ever acknowledged that Brian has problems that are not somehow related to drugs?

[CenturyDeprived]

I don't understand why he said that about Landy. I was sure I read an interview with him where he indicated that he hated Landy for what he did to Brian. Talk about "drugs and stuff"! Maybe Landy saved Brian's life, but then he nearly killed him after that-- or at least nearly fried his brain!

Maybe he wants to find subtle ways to discredit any part of the film that he can (regardless of how much of a strawgrab it is), in the hopes that the film isn't going to be taken as seriously as it surely will (and hoping that would in term possibly cast doubt on any negative thoughts about Mike that they could garner from the film). I can't seem to make any other sense of the Evan Landy indirect "praise".

[Amy B.]

(btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs?

What??    When was this? If Brian took drugs to control of physical ailment, would Mike still have problems with it?

[relx]

(btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs?

What??    When was this? If Brian took drugs to control of physical ailment, would Mike still have problems with it?

He has said it many times, in different interviews, that he basically thinks Brian's use of prescription drugs today is the same as his use of illicit drugs in the past.

[CenturyDeprived]

"The interesting thing to read is on Evan Landy. He is Landy’s son and spent years with Brian in a very intimate way. He has a whole different perspective of Landy and his motivation. Was he [Dr. Landy] overreaching? Probably. Did he cost a lot of money? Hell yeah. Did he want to be producer and the writer and stuff with Brian? Yes, he did. Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably. But, guess what? He also saved his life. So to read Evan Landy’s dissertation on it is very, very interesting because you get an intimate look at someone who was with Brian everyday for a few years. So it’s a whole different story that came out on Love and Mercy."

He is actually sympathetic to Landy, and only seems upset that he cost a lot of money. If anyone doubts that Mike Love is a scumbag, just show them this quote.

I have been very critical of Mike on many occasions, though I'm not sure he is being sympathetic to Gene Landy here, but that he agrees that he saved Brian's life at one point (as Brian himself agrees).

I'm not sure what Mike's getting at with the Evan Landy thing though. I agree that it's interesting to read another person's perspective (even if it's a warped one) just out of curiosity, but I'm uncertain as to why Mike is bringing up Evan's interview; is Mike implying there is a valid point/stance or two in Evan's interview? If so, what would that possibly be? It's bizarre for Mike to mention it, that's for sure.

Considering that I've read that 1980s Mike wanted to punch out Landy because he was so furious at what Landy was doing to Brian, I am baffled, unless he solely wants to point out here that Landy should be recognized for having saved Brian's life (a point of view I can understand to a point), but he seems to be going unusually soft on Landy otherwise in the article.

Honestly, it could be Mike's way of subtly discrediting that aspect of the movie. There is no doubt Mike still knows what a jackass Landy was.

"Was he overreaching? Probably."
"Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably."

Overmedicating to the point of near death (btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs? We're going with a "probably" with Landy but when Brian takes them now he is "controlled" JEESH MIKE), taking total control of finances, personal life, business life, blocking phonecalls, the list goes ON AND ON. But Eugene only "probably" went beyond the bounds of therapy? And then Mike uses Evan's Daily Mail trash perspective as a means to support this ridiculous viewpoint. Unbelievable.

All very good points, and the wording he uses in the article just bugs me more the futher I think about it. I think Mike is probably batshit crazy insane, and probably the most mentally ill member of the band, past or present. Sorry, but there... I said it. I think a form of mental illness can be reflected in how a person is emotionally crippled to a point where they cannot make parts of their brain work that cause them to feel things or have any realization of their own actions. I quantify that as a form of mental illness.

I'd like to see Kokomaoists defend the entirety of the article and Mike's wording (isn't he supposed to be the master of using relatable words?). It is really unbelievable the more one thinks about it.

And you have a license to practice medicine?

Is this is your internet diagnosis?

It's my opinion. I think that people who can't seem to make emotional parts of their brain work, and in particular people who consistently fail to take responsibility for their own actions as the actions could pertain to hurting other people, are suffering from a form of mental illness, where a part of their emotional brain isn't working properly; they have subconsciously closed off part of themselves in an attempt at self-preservation.  

[rab2591]

(btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs?

What??    When was this? If Brian took drugs to control of physical ailment, would Mike still have problems with it?

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/08/the_beach_boys_to_turn_tanglew.html

Interviewer: "Have you spoken with Brian since the end of the tour?"
Mike: "No. Brian is controlled and still medicated. It used to be the indiscriminate use of street drugs, but now it’s prescribed drugs."

Yet another interview full of tact from Mr. Positivity.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

"The interesting thing to read is on Evan Landy. He is Landy’s son and spent years with Brian in a very intimate way. He has a whole different perspective of Landy and his motivation. Was he [Dr. Landy] overreaching? Probably. Did he cost a lot of money? Hell yeah. Did he want to be producer and the writer and stuff with Brian? Yes, he did. Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably. But, guess what? He also saved his life. So to read Evan Landy’s dissertation on it is very, very interesting because you get an intimate look at someone who was with Brian everyday for a few years. So it’s a whole different story that came out on Love and Mercy."

He is actually sympathetic to Landy, and only seems upset that he cost a lot of money. If anyone doubts that Mike Love is a scumbag, just show them this quote.

I have been very critical of Mike on many occasions, though I'm not sure he is being sympathetic to Gene Landy here, but that he agrees that he saved Brian's life at one point (as Brian himself agrees).

I'm not sure what Mike's getting at with the Evan Landy thing though. I agree that it's interesting to read another person's perspective (even if it's a warped one) just out of curiosity, but I'm uncertain as to why Mike is bringing up Evan's interview; is Mike implying there is a valid point/stance or two in Evan's interview? If so, what would that possibly be? It's bizarre for Mike to mention it, that's for sure.

Considering that I've read that 1980s Mike wanted to punch out Landy because he was so furious at what Landy was doing to Brian, I am baffled, unless he solely wants to point out here that Landy should be recognized for having saved Brian's life (a point of view I can understand to a point), but he seems to be going unusually soft on Landy otherwise in the article.

Honestly, it could be Mike's way of subtly discrediting that aspect of the movie. There is no doubt Mike still knows what a jackass Landy was.

"Was he overreaching? Probably."
"Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably."

Overmedicating to the point of near death (btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs? We're going with a "probably" with Landy but when Brian takes them now he is "controlled" JEESH MIKE), taking total control of finances, personal life, business life, blocking phonecalls, the list goes ON AND ON. But Eugene only "probably" went beyond the bounds of therapy? And then Mike uses Evan's Daily Mail trash perspective as a means to support this ridiculous viewpoint. Unbelievable.

All very good points, and the wording he uses in the article just bugs me more the futher I think about it. I think Mike is probably batshit crazy insane, and probably the most mentally ill member of the band, past or present. Sorry, but there... I said it. I think a form of mental illness can be reflected in how a person is emotionally crippled to a point where they cannot make parts of their brain work that cause them to feel things or have any realization of their own actions. I quantify that as a form of mental illness.

I'd like to see Kokomaoists defend the entirety of the article and Mike's wording (isn't he supposed to be the master of using relatable words?). It is really unbelievable the more one thinks about it.

And you have a license to practice medicine?

Is this is your internet diagnosis?

Thanks for proving CD's point.

[Amy B.]

(btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs?

What??    When was this? If Brian took drugs to control of physical ailment, would Mike still have problems with it?

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/08/the_beach_boys_to_turn_tanglew.html

Interviewer: "Have you spoken with Brian since the end of the tour?"
Mike: "No. Brian is controlled and still medicated. It used to be the indiscriminate use of street drugs, but now it’s prescribed drugs."

Yet another interview full of tact from Mr. Positivity.

Does Mike just not believe in the use of ANY medication? Or does he not believe in the existence of mental illness? Of course there is such a thing as abusing prescription drugs, but that is not what's happening here. But apparently Mike doesn't realize that there's a legitimate way to take prescription drugs?

[SMiLE Brian]

I think he does with his personal use of Viagra to bang groupies.

[Mike's Beard]

It could be that with nearly 30 years after the dust has settled, Mike just doesn't get as worked up about the Landy situation as he once did. He does seem to have emotionally detached himself from the whole thing somewhat, going by his comments in the interview.

[CenturyDeprived]

(btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs?

What??    When was this? If Brian took drugs to control of physical ailment, would Mike still have problems with it?

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/08/the_beach_boys_to_turn_tanglew.html

Interviewer: "Have you spoken with Brian since the end of the tour?"
Mike: "No. Brian is controlled and still medicated. It used to be the indiscriminate use of street drugs, but now it’s prescribed drugs."

Yet another interview full of tact from Mr. Positivity.

Does Mike just not believe in the use of ANY medication? Or does he not believe in the existence of mental illness? Of course there is such a thing as abusing prescription drugs, but that is not what's happening here. But apparently Mike doesn't realize that there's a legitimate way to take prescription drugs?

That's a good question. Heaven forbid if one of his own children should be medically diagnosed with treatable-by-prescription-drugs mental illness; would he object to their use of drugs? Would they then be "controlled"? Almost seems like an anti-vaxxer argument he is implying.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Next time i buy a pipe I'm naming it Michael lol

[filledeplage]

"The interesting thing to read is on Evan Landy. He is Landy’s son and spent years with Brian in a very intimate way. He has a whole different perspective of Landy and his motivation. Was he [Dr. Landy] overreaching? Probably. Did he cost a lot of money? Hell yeah. Did he want to be producer and the writer and stuff with Brian? Yes, he did. Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably. But, guess what? He also saved his life. So to read Evan Landy’s dissertation on it is very, very interesting because you get an intimate look at someone who was with Brian everyday for a few years. So it’s a whole different story that came out on Love and Mercy."

He is actually sympathetic to Landy, and only seems upset that he cost a lot of money. If anyone doubts that Mike Love is a scumbag, just show them this quote.

I have been very critical of Mike on many occasions, though I'm not sure he is being sympathetic to Gene Landy here, but that he agrees that he saved Brian's life at one point (as Brian himself agrees).

I'm not sure what Mike's getting at with the Evan Landy thing though. I agree that it's interesting to read another person's perspective (even if it's a warped one) just out of curiosity, but I'm uncertain as to why Mike is bringing up Evan's interview; is Mike implying there is a valid point/stance or two in Evan's interview? If so, what would that possibly be? It's bizarre for Mike to mention it, that's for sure.

Considering that I've read that 1980s Mike wanted to punch out Landy because he was so furious at what Landy was doing to Brian, I am baffled, unless he solely wants to point out here that Landy should be recognized for having saved Brian's life (a point of view I can understand to a point), but he seems to be going unusually soft on Landy otherwise in the article.

Honestly, it could be Mike's way of subtly discrediting that aspect of the movie. There is no doubt Mike still knows what a jackass Landy was.

"Was he overreaching? Probably."
"Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably."

Overmedicating to the point of near death (btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs? We're going with a "probably" with Landy but when Brian takes them now he is "controlled" JEESH MIKE), taking total control of finances, personal life, business life, blocking phonecalls, the list goes ON AND ON. But Eugene only "probably" went beyond the bounds of therapy? And then Mike uses Evan's Daily Mail trash perspective as a means to support this ridiculous viewpoint. Unbelievable.

All very good points, and the wording he uses in the article just bugs me more the futher I think about it. I think Mike is probably batshit crazy insane, and probably the most mentally ill member of the band, past or present. Sorry, but there... I said it. I think a form of mental illness can be reflected in how a person is emotionally crippled to a point where they cannot make parts of their brain work that cause them to feel things or have any realization of their own actions. I quantify that as a form of mental illness.

I'd like to see Kokomaoists defend the entirety of the article and Mike's wording (isn't he supposed to be the master of using relatable words?). It is really unbelievable the more one thinks about it.

And you have a license to practice medicine?

Is this is your internet diagnosis?

It's my opinion. I think that people who can't seem to make emotional parts of their brain work, and in particular people who consistently fail to take responsibility for their own actions as the actions could pertain to hurting other people, are suffering from a form of mental illness, where a part of their noggin isn't working properly; they have subconsciously closed off part of themselves in an attempt at self-preservation.  

Those terms "crazy insane...most mentally ill member...mental illness...emotional cripple...And, "I quantify that as a form of mental illness." That sure doesn't look like an "opinion."  Seriously?

You're "quantifying?" Sure looks like an armchair "internet diagnosis."

And that would be my "opinion."

[filledeplage]

"The interesting thing to read is on Evan Landy. He is Landy’s son and spent years with Brian in a very intimate way. He has a whole different perspective of Landy and his motivation. Was he [Dr. Landy] overreaching? Probably. Did he cost a lot of money? Hell yeah. Did he want to be producer and the writer and stuff with Brian? Yes, he did. Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably. But, guess what? He also saved his life. So to read Evan Landy’s dissertation on it is very, very interesting because you get an intimate look at someone who was with Brian everyday for a few years. So it’s a whole different story that came out on Love and Mercy."

He is actually sympathetic to Landy, and only seems upset that he cost a lot of money. If anyone doubts that Mike Love is a scumbag, just show them this quote.

I have been very critical of Mike on many occasions, though I'm not sure he is being sympathetic to Gene Landy here, but that he agrees that he saved Brian's life at one point (as Brian himself agrees).

I'm not sure what Mike's getting at with the Evan Landy thing though. I agree that it's interesting to read another person's perspective (even if it's a warped one) just out of curiosity, but I'm uncertain as to why Mike is bringing up Evan's interview; is Mike implying there is a valid point/stance or two in Evan's interview? If so, what would that possibly be? It's bizarre for Mike to mention it, that's for sure.

Considering that I've read that 1980s Mike wanted to punch out Landy because he was so furious at what Landy was doing to Brian, I am baffled, unless he solely wants to point out here that Landy should be recognized for having saved Brian's life (a point of view I can understand to a point), but he seems to be going unusually soft on Landy otherwise in the article.

Honestly, it could be Mike's way of subtly discrediting that aspect of the movie. There is no doubt Mike still knows what a jackass Landy was.

"Was he overreaching? Probably."
"Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably."

Overmedicating to the point of near death (btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs? We're going with a "probably" with Landy but when Brian takes them now he is "controlled" JEESH MIKE), taking total control of finances, personal life, business life, blocking phonecalls, the list goes ON AND ON. But Eugene only "probably" went beyond the bounds of therapy? And then Mike uses Evan's Daily Mail trash perspective as a means to support this ridiculous viewpoint. Unbelievable.

All very good points, and the wording he uses in the article just bugs me more the futher I think about it. I think Mike is probably batshit crazy insane, and probably the most mentally ill member of the band, past or present. Sorry, but there... I said it. I think a form of mental illness can be reflected in how a person is emotionally crippled to a point where they cannot make parts of their brain work that cause them to feel things or have any realization of their own actions. I quantify that as a form of mental illness.

I'd like to see Kokomaoists defend the entirety of the article and Mike's wording (isn't he supposed to be the master of using relatable words?). It is really unbelievable the more one thinks about it.

And you have a license to practice medicine?

Is this is your internet diagnosis?

Thanks for proving CD's point.

When a poster uses the term Kokomaoist, there is an inherent bias. 

[CenturyDeprived]

It's my opinion. I think that people who can't seem to make emotional parts of their brain work, and in particular people who consistently fail to take responsibility for their own actions as the actions could pertain to hurting other people, are suffering from a form of mental illness, where a part of their emotional brain isn't working properly; they have subconsciously closed off part of themselves in an attempt at self-preservation.  

It could be that with nearly 30 years after the dust has settled, Mike just doesn't get as worked up about the Landy situation as he once did. He does seem to have emotionally detached himself from the whole thing somewhat, going by his comments in the interview.

True, and I'm willing to give him some of the benefit of the doubt on that one... but the fact that he does state "probably" multiple times in response to a topic which should in no uncertain terms be answered as "absofrigginlutely!" is really baffling. "Probably" implies that this is likely the case, but that there is also a possibility, however remote, that Landy did NOT go too far. Right?

As I mentioned before, Mike relishes reminding the world about what a wordsmith he is in using words that the world can understand and relate to.

For a guy like that to carelessly speak with light words such as "probably" which could be taken inflammatory about such a very sensitive topic (Landy nearly drugging Brian to DEATH and causing long-term irreversible damage), it's just crazy, crazy, crazy. Batshit so. Do you not see the irony in such word usage from Mr. Wordsmith Positivity Positively Positive Beach Boys Person?

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

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Or, he could be referring to ONLY those who are biased towards Mike, not specifically referring to anyone who defends Mike (as I have in the past). Or is the inherent bias your internet diagnosis?

[SMiLE Brian]

Next time i buy a pipe I'm naming it Michael lol

name it " the real beach boy"

[CenturyDeprived]

"The interesting thing to read is on Evan Landy. He is Landy’s son and spent years with Brian in a very intimate way. He has a whole different perspective of Landy and his motivation. Was he [Dr. Landy] overreaching? Probably. Did he cost a lot of money? Hell yeah. Did he want to be producer and the writer and stuff with Brian? Yes, he did. Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably. But, guess what? He also saved his life. So to read Evan Landy’s dissertation on it is very, very interesting because you get an intimate look at someone who was with Brian everyday for a few years. So it’s a whole different story that came out on Love and Mercy."

He is actually sympathetic to Landy, and only seems upset that he cost a lot of money. If anyone doubts that Mike Love is a scumbag, just show them this quote.

I have been very critical of Mike on many occasions, though I'm not sure he is being sympathetic to Gene Landy here, but that he agrees that he saved Brian's life at one point (as Brian himself agrees).

I'm not sure what Mike's getting at with the Evan Landy thing though. I agree that it's interesting to read another person's perspective (even if it's a warped one) just out of curiosity, but I'm uncertain as to why Mike is bringing up Evan's interview; is Mike implying there is a valid point/stance or two in Evan's interview? If so, what would that possibly be? It's bizarre for Mike to mention it, that's for sure.

Considering that I've read that 1980s Mike wanted to punch out Landy because he was so furious at what Landy was doing to Brian, I am baffled, unless he solely wants to point out here that Landy should be recognized for having saved Brian's life (a point of view I can understand to a point), but he seems to be going unusually soft on Landy otherwise in the article.

Honestly, it could be Mike's way of subtly discrediting that aspect of the movie. There is no doubt Mike still knows what a jackass Landy was.

"Was he overreaching? Probably."
"Did he go beyond the bounds of therapy? Probably."

Overmedicating to the point of near death (btw, didn't Mike just bitch about Brian's current use of prescription drugs? We're going with a "probably" with Landy but when Brian takes them now he is "controlled" JEESH MIKE), taking total control of finances, personal life, business life, blocking phonecalls, the list goes ON AND ON. But Eugene only "probably" went beyond the bounds of therapy? And then Mike uses Evan's Daily Mail trash perspective as a means to support this ridiculous viewpoint. Unbelievable.

All very good points, and the wording he uses in the article just bugs me more the futher I think about it. I think Mike is probably batshit crazy insane, and probably the most mentally ill member of the band, past or present. Sorry, but there... I said it. I think a form of mental illness can be reflected in how a person is emotionally crippled to a point where they cannot make parts of their brain work that cause them to feel things or have any realization of their own actions. I quantify that as a form of mental illness.

I'd like to see Kokomaoists defend the entirety of the article and Mike's wording (isn't he supposed to be the master of using relatable words?). It is really unbelievable the more one thinks about it.

And you have a license to practice medicine?

Is this is your internet diagnosis?

Thanks for proving CD's point.

When a poster uses the term Kokomaoist, there is an inherent bias.  

Ok, well let's pretend I took out that part of the post. In fact, I just edited my post so that the Kokomaoist term is not present any longer. I still stand by my feelings that people who seemingly for decades emotionally stonewall and refuse to fess up to when they may have gone too far and hurt others are suffering from a form of mental illness.  I'm not sure if that is an opinion you find objectionable (or if it was just the Kokomaoist term that grated on you), but I wholeheartedly stand behind that opinion. I honestly feel sorry for him because I feel he is damaged. And not sure why there should be some big outrage or defensiveness to that opinion, unless you think mental illness is something icky and shameful.

[Andrew G. Doe]

It is obvious Mike hates Brian (and has been hating him for quite some time). Anyone who actually believes ML is sincere with his "my cousin Brian is a genius"-talk must be a flat earther.

Beg your pardon, but the making of such sweeping and idiotic statements is my job, thanks very much. 

[relx]

It could be that with nearly 30 years after the dust has settled, Mike just doesn't get as worked up about the Landy situation as he once did. He does seem to have emotionally detached himself from the whole thing somewhat, going by his comments in the interview.

Since Mike and Brian don't have, it seems, any relationship these days, he probably doesn't care that much anymore about stuff that happened to Brian thirty years ago. Also, he still thinks Brian is controlled and medicated, so he probably thinks what Melinda is doing to Brian today is not much different than what Landy did. In his mind, they are all controlling Brian with drugs.

[filledeplage]

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Or, he could be referring to ONLY those who are biased towards Mike, not specifically referring to anyone who defends Mike (as I have in the past). Or is the inherent bias your internet diagnosis?

Billy - the most difficult part of posting on this forum, is that posters are expected to "pick a side."

You absolutely have looked with an open mind. I agree.  Within CD's post is the "K" word, with foregone conclusions.  It is aggressive.

The use of that "B" word, I think, is also really disrespectul and by the same token, I don't expect that posters use the "K" word, without being ready to be on the attack. If posters expect respect, they might refrain from using both terms, as they are equally offensive.  

Yes, those terms are medical "terms of art." CD is not the arbiter of sanity or insanity without training.  

[Ray Lawlor]

It could be that with nearly 30 years after the dust has settled, Mike just doesn't get as worked up about the Landy situation as he once did. He does seem to have emotionally detached himself from the whole thing somewhat, going by his comments in the interview.

Since Mike and Brian don't have, it seems, any relationship these days, he probably doesn't care that much anymore about stuff that happened to Brian thirty years ago. Also, he still thinks Brian is controlled and medicated, so he probably thinks what Melinda is doing to Brian today is not much different than what Landy did. In his mind, they are all controlling Brian with drugs.

Well except for the fact that it is not Melinda who prescribes Brian's medication but rather is his team of doctors.  Real ones. So , if this were the case , that thought process would be convoluted, at best.

[Pretty Funky]

Agreed CD. Mike is really out there these days from his jealousy of BW.

Jealousy can eat people alive. It's a sick, sick thing that some people have, while others (such as Denny) didn't seem to ever have. I think jealousy has done a number on Mike.

This. I still think Mike stews over the fact he has gigged the world for over 50 years and gets nothing but derision, while Brian stayed home and collects accolades.

At least I know what I won't be spending money or time on next year....

If its too TM or 'I met the Beatles' focused, Mike's book.
His documentary concept.
Any re-recording with other artists.
His 'stockpiled'  recordings.


Sorry Mike...It's a 'no' from this fan.