Mike's band

[beatnickle]

http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/11/18/rant-n-roll-brian-wilson-is-the-beach-boys-accept-no-substitute/

[Cool Cool Water]

Is how this writer describes Mikes band.

http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/11/18/rant-n-roll-brian-wilson-is-the-beach-boys-accept-no-substitute/

What an absolute tw*t of a journalist talking nonsense. Mike has an excellent touring band on the road and performs good shows. Brian's shows are probably better for nostalgic reasons with Al and Blondie being there, but Mikes are still good imo (attended both Brian's shows throughout the years, Mikes and the 50th anniversary 2012 reunion).

[HeyJude]

As I've often said, there are ways to thoughtfully (and more effectively) criticize Mike and/or his tour. But people writing stuff like that (which seems to be nothing more than a boring, rambling blog being allowed space on an actual magazine's website) need to realize that actually calling him "The Evil Beach Boy" (the author's capitalized emphasis, not mine) is the type of thing that will just fuel Mike's persecution complex.

[SMiLE Brian]

It's a trap

[Emily]

It's a trap

I will say that there's lots of button-pushing around here.
I don't absolve myself.

[The LEGENDARY OSD]

It's a trap

 

[Andrew G. Doe]

Troll bait, and piss poor troll bait at that. I fart in his general direction. 

[The Shift]

Dang…  I bit!

[MikestheGreatest!!]

The immortal Mike Greenblatt.  Never heard of him.

[c-man]

Wow - written by the same Greenblatt person who's Carl Wilson interview in the Aquarian from 32 years ago I recently quoted in another thread here...otherwise, I have absolutely no knowledge of him or the publication itself! Not being a New Jersey-ite and not having heard of The Aquarian prior to acquiring that copy of their paper in '83 for the express purpose of obtaining the Carl interview, I have no idea if this is a well-renowned rock publication or not, but am a bit surprised to see that it's still around! Pity the article is such a piece of tripe. But then, Greenblatt had the questionable taste to ask Carl about Manson in the '83 interview!

[Ron]

Whoring usually involves doing something you don't want to do, for money.









































Like writing articles for "the aquarian" 

[Andrew G. Doe]

Also piss poor writing - starts off saying how terrible it was that Brian was forced to carry on writing the girls in cars having fun in the sun stuff (he wasn't, and indeed, he didn't) but by the end such material is praiseworthy.

[doinnothin]

Any chance we can change the title on this thread? I agree with you 100% that what the writer of the article wrote is way beyond appropriate, so it irks me to see that anywhere, and especially when I come to our little home on the internet to celebrate The Beach Boys. I still think it's a fine to topic to discuss, but seeing that phrase as the first thing when I check in is a bummer.

[Micha]

Any chance we can change the title on this thread?

Yes, please, it makes me feel uncomfortable too. The worst title since someone started a thread called "Brian Wilson is dead".

[JK]

Any chance we can change the title on this thread?

Yes, please, it makes me feel uncomfortable too. The worst title since someone started a thread called "Brian Wilson is dead".

One letter would be enough: Mike's whole band, Mike's shore band...

[wilsonart1]

all in all, writer has the general idea.  Would just love  to see Mike go out on stage for solo concert vs Brian  and a solo show.  Comedy vs musical heaven.  Mr. Love won the lottery so many years ago..what a free ride.  Yes! Help Me I'm caught in the trap and can't (won"t) get out. 

[ontor pertawst]

Next time BW accepts an award, he should suddenly challenge Mike Love to get on stage and jam.

[filledeplage]

Is how this writer describes Mikes band.

http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/11/18/rant-n-roll-brian-wilson-is-the-beach-boys-accept-no-substitute/

The guy is an uninformed loser.  He did not do his "due diligence" in reporting.  And he might be in an "elated state" or giddy, as one might be after seeing Brian round third, after this great film has been released, after having seen Brian fairly recently, I've seen, but this is just being a jerk. 

He is clueless about the setlist of the touring band and could have checked out what they have been playing for some time, deeper cuts as time goes on.  Mike Greenblatt gets a big red "D" on his report card from me.  He did a good job with Brian, but with the Touring Band, not so much. 

Classless loser.  And, I doubt Brian would like his cuz being called that name.  Blood is still thicker than water.   

[rab2591]

Is how this writer describes Mikes band.

http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/11/18/rant-n-roll-brian-wilson-is-the-beach-boys-accept-no-substitute/

......He did not do his "due diligence" in reporting.  And he might be in an "elated state" or giddy, as one might be after seeing Brian round third.......

[Emily]

Any chance we can change the title on this thread? I agree with you 100% that what the writer of the article wrote is way beyond appropriate, so it irks me to see that anywhere, and especially when I come to our little home on the internet to celebrate The Beach Boys. I still think it's a fine to topic to discuss, but seeing that phrase as the first thing when I check in is a bummer.

Also it's a little awkward with my daughter always looking over my shoulder.

[Emily]

Next time BW accepts an award, he should suddenly challenge Mike Love to get on stage and jam.

That would be funny.

[filledeplage]

Any chance we can change the title on this thread? I agree with you 100% that what the writer of the article wrote is way beyond appropriate, so it irks me to see that anywhere, and especially when I come to our little home on the internet to celebrate The Beach Boys. I still think it's a fine to topic to discuss, but seeing that phrase as the first thing when I check in is a bummer.

Also it's a little awkward with my daughter always looking over my shoulder.

Yes, that would be nice to change the thread title...

[J.G. Dev]

Is how this writer describes Mikes band.

http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/11/18/rant-n-roll-brian-wilson-is-the-beach-boys-accept-no-substitute/

......He did not do his "due diligence" in reporting.  And he might be in an "elated state" or giddy, as one might be after seeing Brian round third.......

 

 

[SMiLE Brian]

 

[Lee Marshall]

Glad to see the heading changed on this thread.  Wow was that insulting!!!  As for the article?  I ain't readin' it.  I know what I saw and heard in August and it was TOTALLY  outstanding...including Jeff.

Credit where credit is due.  Anything less would be dishonest and unworthy.