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The Beach Boys on CD: A Postcard From California

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Andrew Hickey

After the demise of his Beach Boys Family & Friends project, Al Jardine went back to his position of least-visible Beach Boy. He played the occasional gig with the bulk of the Family & Friends band under various names, and … Continue reading →

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The Beach Boys On CD: Live in Las Vegas

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Andrew Hickey

We’ve already dealt with the touring Beach Boys – Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, and (for a while) David Marks – and with Brian Wilson’s live performances. But what of the other surviving Beach Boy? After Al Jardine discovered he was … Continue reading →

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Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, and Blondie Chaplin: Manchester Apollo 24/5/16

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Andrew Hickey

(NB I wrote the first 3000 words or so of this on Wednesday, hence references to “last night” rather than “two nights ago”) A little over fourteen years ago, I spent nearly a fortnight’s dole money on tickets to see … Continue reading →

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The Beach Boys On CD: The Beach Boys Love You

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Andrew Hickey

The follow-up to 15 Big Ones may well be the most controversial album the band ever did, with fans almost evenly divided between those who love it and those who hate it. In a recent (totally unscientific) poll on one … Continue reading →

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The Beach Boys On CD: The Beach Boys In Concert

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Andrew Hickey

Ask ten different Beach Boys fans their favourite period for the band as a live act, and you’ll get ten different answers. Over the years, the band’s stage show changed radically, and each period showcased a different aspect of the … Continue reading →

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