Should the Beach Boys play the Trump inauguration?

[the captain]

What does surf patrol think about Fleetwood Mac or Bob Dylan, and has that perception changed since '93? I can honestly say my perception of Ricky Martin and Jessica Simpson hasn't changed since Bush's first inauguration...

But when I say it doesn't matter, I mean in a bigger sense. Barely anyone will notice, and even if some do, it doesn't matter. So what if some people like the Beach Boys more or less? We're not their publicists. They should do whatever they want to do.

[Cabinessenceking]

A Trump inauguration concert would be a lasting mark on the band name and legacy. All artists know that association with Trump is a toxic gamble, so they'll most likely have to go with some southern rock or country act to take it on.


If it happened I would be deeply sad on behalf of Brian, Carl, Dennis and Al whose music and image will be disrespectfully tainted by something like this, not least because its overwhelmingly unlikely that any of them would express any support for this 'movement' and their winning candidate.

[SurfRapGrungeFiend]

Americas band doesnt bother me whatsoever.  I dont judge people by their political affiliations or else i woulda threw away my jan & dean cds for dean endorsing hilary

[Lonely Summer]

Of course they should! M&B love the guy, Mike could engage Trump in discussion about TM and staying positive, they could prowl the crowd for young babes, and Bruce.....Bruce? Bruce could tag along.

[send me a picture and i'll tell you]

The reason we love the band is because of what Brian made them. He would never be there. No one cares what Mr. Wheeeeeeeeen and I Wrote the Song do.

That said, I couldn't see Scott Totten showing up.

[Pretty Funky]

     What a blinkin' joke.   

It'll never happen. " Donald Trump Brings in Half/Baked Leftovers to Headline Inauguration Gala."

I can see it now.  Lets make America GREAT again by turning the clocks back 50 years. 

I have to agree in the sense that it really would be a poor message for the future by bringing out has-beens or any act just for the appearance of putting on a show. Speaking as a non US citizen, the message I would pick up was "We're f***ed!"

[Senator Blutarsky]

Id say yes if this year was a normal election year. We know this has been the most nasty campaign in our llifetimes.

They'd be better off not considering how divisive this election has been. 

[The Old Master Painter]

It's too risky. I don't care if you support either Trump or Clinton (I've not supported either candidate, because I'm a Canadian) but since America is so divided as a country because of all of its differing political-views, that I suppose that The Beach Boys, or their management/whomsoever that may be involved with the group, shouldn't even consider having the group perform at a Trump inauguration, unless they wish to alienate a large portion of their currently loyal fan-base... But that's just my own opinion on an otherwise dicey and toxic subject.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

In the long run, it would be a dirty stain on their legacy.

In the short, many of the casino crowd/M&B show attendees who don't know who Carl or Al are, are the poorly educated types who just want to hear the oldies. They would still come out for their shows.

I would hope BRI would step in and vote down such an appearance.

[zachrwolfe]

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[The_Beach]

Yes they should. it will be highly watched and by far more watched then any other the other inaugurations given all of the circumstances! Any why to get there name out is good!

[The LEGENDARY OSD]

In the long run, it would be a dirty stain on their legacy.

In the short, many of the casino crowd/M&B show attendees who don't know who Carl or Al are, are the poorly educated types who just want to hear the oldies. They would still come out for their shows.

I would hope BRI would step in and vote down such an appearance.

I don't really care what myKe and br00th do. They've already stained the legacy many times over, so I don't think that playing for Trump would make any difference one way or the other because by now, it's fairly well known that Brian has nothing whatsoever to do with myKe luHv. If anything, it would hopefully tarnish the M&B brand even more than it is now.

[Chocolate Shake Man]

Yes they should. it will be highly watched and by far more watched then any other the other inaugurations given all of the circumstances! Any why to get there name out is good!

Why? Trump has to have had the least amount of votes of any president elect in recent history. Not sure why his inauguration would be highly watched.

[Rocky Raccoon]

Yes they should. it will be highly watched and by far more watched then any other the other inaugurations given all of the circumstances! Any why to get there name out is good!

Why? Trump has to have had the least amount of votes of any president elect in recent history. Not sure why his inauguration would be highly watched.

I sure as hell won't be watching.  It will be a shameful day for this country.

[kreen]

They should if they're asked (no reason to think they will be though) and want to. The true rock n' roll spirit is doing what you want even when all the pearl-clutchers tell you it would be very naughty to do so. Nothing lamer than supposed rockers like Springsteen who shill for establishment candidates.

[Rocky Raccoon]

They should if they're asked (no reason to think they will be though) and want to. The true rock n' roll spirit is doing what you want even when all the pearl-clutchers tell you it would be very naughty to do so. Nothing lamer than supposed rockers like Springsteen who shill for establishment candidates.

So it's lame when Springsteen does it but the Beach Boys should do it???

If we are going to compare the two, Springsteen's music has always been very politically charged so it makes sense for him to play events for Presidential candidates.

[Lee Marshall]

They should if they're asked (no reason to think they will be though) and want to. The true rock n' roll spirit is doing what you want even when all the pearl-clutchers tell you it would be very naughty to do so. Nothing lamer than supposed rockers like Springsteen who shill for establishment candidates.

This MUST be a test.  Otherwise...it doesn't get more dick-headed than THAT.  I laughed so hard I pooped my pants.  'Imbisenility' lives.

[kreen]

They should if they're asked (no reason to think they will be though) and want to. The true rock n' roll spirit is doing what you want even when all the pearl-clutchers tell you it would be very naughty to do so. Nothing lamer than supposed rockers like Springsteen who shill for establishment candidates.

So it's lame when Springsteen does it but the Beach Boys should do it???

Trump may be a lot of things, but he's not the establishment candidate. He's the punk rock candidate. If rock is supposed to be about walking on the wild side, then the Trump inauguration is the place to be for real rockers!

[Rocky Raccoon]

If rock is supposed to be about walking on the wild side, then the Trump inauguration is the place to be for real rockers!

Well Lou Reed wrote "Walk On the Wild Side" and there's no friggin way he ever would have played for Donald Trump.

Also nearly every time Trump attempted to use a well-known rock song during his campaign, he was denounced by the artist.

[CenturyDeprived]

If they play, I would not be surprised if BB collectible merchandise lowers in value.  Especially items signed by the BB members who play.  Take a gander at eBay prices for Bill Cosby merchandise these days.

[Emily]

They should if they're asked (no reason to think they will be though) and want to. The true rock n' roll spirit is doing what you want even when all the pearl-clutchers tell you it would be very naughty to do so. Nothing lamer than supposed rockers like Springsteen who shill for establishment candidates.

So it's lame when Springsteen does it but the Beach Boys should do it???

Trump may be a lot of things, but he's not the establishment candidate. He's the punk rock candidate. If rock is supposed to be about walking on the wild side, then the Trump inauguration is the place to be for real rockers!

lol. yeah. The billionaire staffing his cabinet and the White House with billionaires, retired generals and the chair of the RNC while planning to cut taxes on the wealthy and corporations is so punk rock.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Only if those "rockers" were bands like Creed and Nickleback...

[barsone]

After reading the above two pages of posts... a general thought for the masses.....with Mike having the license to tour, can BRI actually step in and  STOP a tour stop (whether it be in Las Cruces, New Mexico or a Trump inauguration stop).  I truly don't think any of us know if BRI can stop a show.  Whether it be a New Mexico promoter for a New Mexico show, or the Trump inauguration show in DC. 

So, for me, no I'm not a Trump fan.  In fact the thought galls me.  However, I'm not sure with the Beach Boys current structural apparatus, meaning BRI, can stop a DC show in January....  Unless there's fine print that none of us are aware of.   Just my thoughts

[CenturyDeprived]

After reading the above two pages of posts... a general thought for the masses.....with Mike having the license to tour, can BRI actually step in and  STOP a tour stop (whether it be in Las Cruces, New Mexico or a Trump inauguration stop).  I truly don't think any of us know if BRI can stop a show.  Whether it be a New Mexico promoter for a New Mexico show, or the Trump inauguration show in DC.  

So, for me, no I'm not a Trump fan.  In fact the thought galls me.  However, I'm not sure with the Beach Boys current structural apparatus, meaning BRI, can stop a DC show in January....  Unless there's fine print that none of us are aware of.   Just my thoughts

I think it's feasible that various kinds of ultimatums could be made by the other BRI members in a situation like this, if it were to be desired. If multiple members deeply objected, I could see them finding a way to intervene, and if simply asking nicely wouldn't put a stop to the show, then perhaps things might escalate in other ways, even if there weren't a pre-existing clause to directly stop this one show. I just think things behind the scenes with various factions could get unpleasant, and that threats of reprisals could potentially happen; hopefully it would never get to that point.  If any shenanigans have ever been allowed to happen because of a "let the baby have his bottle" mentality, that could end here.

I cannot imagine there could be a potentially more widely-objectionable (and extraordinarily highly publicized) usage of the brand name in the amount of years that are left with members using it, which is why I could imagine members who would object might pull out all the stops if they had to.  This would make the 1981 South Africa apartheid-era shows, and Mike's crass media comments about them, seem like child's play by comparison. Not worth it for the brand. Even if I myself were a Trump voter (perish the thought), I would feel the same way.

[Kid Presentable]

They should if they're asked (no reason to think they will be though) and want to. The true rock n' roll spirit is doing what you want even when all the pearl-clutchers tell you it would be very naughty to do so. Nothing lamer than supposed rockers like Springsteen who shill for establishment candidates.

So it's lame when Springsteen does it but the Beach Boys should do it???

Trump may be a lot of things, but he's not the establishment candidate. He's the punk rock candidate. If rock is supposed to be about walking on the wild side, then the Trump inauguration is the place to be for real rockers!

As someone with punk subculture deeply rooted in their DNA..... you either know nothing about Donald Trump or you know nothing about punk rock.  You should take this misinformed statement back.