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The Beach Boys have canceled nearly 30 remaining summer shows so frontman Mike Love can recharge amid health issues, with plans to resume in September as Al Jardine and the Pet Sounds Band fill some dates and licensing questions loom.
Bruce Johnston is leaving the Beach Boys after more than six decades, announcing Part Three of his musical career focused on songwriting and speaking engagements, while remaining open to special performances; Chris Cron will take over touring duties, and Mike Love expresses support for the change.
Al Jardine criticized Mike Love for his self-centered speech at Brian Wilson's funeral, accusing him of megalomania and lacking compassion, highlighting ongoing tensions within The Beach Boys' members after Wilson's death.
Al Jardine criticized Mike Love for self-indulgence during Brian Wilson's funeral, highlighting ongoing tensions within The Beach Boys, despite past reunions and Wilson's recent passing.
Mike Love was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame shortly after the death of his bandmate Brian Wilson, with actor John Stamos praising Love as a songwriter's songwriter during the ceremony.
John Stamos shared the emotional moment of informing Mike Love about Brian Wilson's death, highlighting the deep bond between Wilson and Love, and praised their contributions to music during the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony, where they performed and paid tribute to Wilson's genius.
Brian Wilson, the legendary co-founder of the Beach Boys, passed away at age 82, leaving bandmate Mike Love and others deeply affected. Wilson, known for shaping the California sound, struggled with health issues including dementia. His death prompted heartfelt tributes from family, friends, and fans, highlighting his profound influence on modern music.
Jeffrey Foskett, a longtime member of the Beach Boys, has passed away at the age of 67 after battling anaplastic thyroid cancer. Foskett was known for his musical contributions to the band and for performing in the touring bands led by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Wilson expressed his heartbreak over Foskett's death, describing him as a talented musician and a dear friend. Foskett's last social media post in March showed him ringing a bell at the MD Anderson Cancer Center after spending four years in treatment. John Stamos, a close friend and collaborator, paid tribute to Foskett, calling him a bright light in his life and expressing gratitude for their friendship of over 40 years.