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Article: The Beach Boy. (interview with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys)(Interview)
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- Interview
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- September 1, 1995
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Brian Wilson was the sultan of surf pop who led his band, the Beach Boys, to the crest of innovative excellence before it was struck by personal tragedy. Don Was, who has directed a film honoring Wilson, talks candidly to the music legend about his roller-coaster journey . . .
The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson was one of rock's great visionaries in the '60s - and one of its great casualties. Unlike Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett and Fleetwood Mac's Peter Green, however, Wilson has survived years of emotional turmoil, exacerbated by alcohol and drug abuse, and is rehabilitated, remarried, and in fine musical fettle. He is currently prepping songs with his cousin and longtime ...