Mike Love tells his side of the story
Plan was to continue on all along
By Mark C. Brown Oct 5, 2012 11:30AM
Wow. That's Mike Love's house and his wife in the L.A. Times photo above. A man needs a bit of dough to maintain that lifestyle.That's why Love licenses and tours under the Beach Boys title even when he doesn't have Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and the rest along for the ride. After a summer tour and album with those guys -- which was better than it had any right to be -- Love made headlines when he let it be known that he was continuing the tour without Wilson or Jardine.
That prompted outrage by Beach Boy fans around the world. But in today's Times, Love gives his side of the story and makes a pretty compelling case that he has been more than fair with his bandmates.
You're unhappy still? Then don't go see the Wilson-less version. These guys cranked out 75 dates around the world, so if you wanted to see something approximating the classic lineup you had your chance. I'm glad they're not beating it into the ground -- and don't forget, they're releasing the Red Rocks show on DVD at some point.
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Nov 2, 2012 9:00AM
Whatever--you know where you can take it you POSER~! You were one part of FOUR and IMO that makes you a POSER when you try and tour as the Beach Boys. From the days you were humping on Paul and John's leg back in the day in India until now you have been an "also ran." NEVER had a tenth the talent of Brian or Carl let alone the Fab Four...all this proves is you had the better lawyer. You missed the WHOLE POINT of what made those tunes great. Legal and PHYSICAL intimidation only go so far--the people KNOW whats what and no matter where you stage your next photo-op (borrowed house et al) IT STILL MAKES YOU A POSER! What did they do...move your mike a foot the wrong way? Too many brown M&Ms???You are a living tribute to what killed the music: greed, lawyers and delusions of grandeur. Will never buy anything YOU are on and WILL BUY everything or ANYTHING Brian puts out. Save your ill-gotten gains for some hair or maybe session players to approximate the BBs sound...someone will buy without reading the liner notes. Don't forget the disclaimor that your lawyer asks for! LOL I agree with RnR Johnny: "BOYCOTT THE SHOWS"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brian and AL should go on tour and without this HACK-POSER!!!
Oct 9, 2012 5:43PM
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Oct 9, 2012 4:31PM
I had the honor of working for the late Carl Wilson during his solo venture. The Beach Boys are an American institution...someone needs to remind Mr. Love(less) of this fact. He is a selfish, narcissitic FOOL! Without Brian, Carl, Dennis, Al and anyone who ever stepped on stage to perform as part of The Beach Boys band, Mike Love would have and still remains a person with barely any talent or musicianship...just that nasally twang he probably thinks is the 'sound' of The Beach Boys.
God bless the memory of both Carl & Dennis Wilson...long live Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks.
You ain't NOTHIN' now, Mike Love...oh, I forgot, yes you are...you are a HAS BEEN!
Oct 9, 2012 3:49PM
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Oct 9, 2012 3:22PM
Pack it in Mike. Your time is over. It is pitiful to watch an old man try to relive his youth. I'm the same age and never cared for the California sound. On the east coast, we were more interested in the British Invasion. There is plenty of good new music without watching pensioners pretending to still have their voice. Beach BOYS? I think not!
Oct 9, 2012 2:57PM
I used to live in Incline Village in Incline, NV and see Mike at the post office all the time. Total dweeb. More so cause he chose to live in the same town as Michael Milken (indicted on 98 counts of racketeering and securities fraud).Isn't it funny how pricks like living amongst the likes of other pricks?...
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