Description

Originally published in 1978 as The Beach Boys and the California Myth this groundbreaking study was both the first fulllength book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant and influential artists of the twentieth century Covering the turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as giving proper attention to the remarkable music the book was an instant classic An intimate look at Brians rollercoaster of a life and career its told through the eyes of those who were there during Wilsons most legendary productions including Pet Sounds and Good Vibrations

Revised and updated God Only Knows covers the decades since the 1985 edition including Brians first acclaimed solo album his startling return to live performing the landmark Pet Sounds tour the AllStar Tribute to Brian Wilson which Leaf wrote and produced and the triumphant and miraculous Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE world premiere in London

Filled with surprising revelations insight and behindthescenes detail this indispensable book written by renowned Brian Wilson expert David Leaf begins with an overture from Sir Paul McCartney and includes essays from Sir Barry Gibb Brians wife Melinda Wilson and an introduction by Jimmy Webb