Yesterday was Brian Wilson’s 78th birthday. He’s certainly one of the most talented musician/composer/producer of all time. So in honor of his birthday, I’ve got six links to online articles and one video about his memoir, “I Am Brian Wilson,” that came out in 2016.
Then there’s the MBIP Coming Attractions. So there!
Brian Wilson Biography - His official biography from the experts.
LIfe’s Worki: An Interview with Brian Wilson - An interesting interview from the Harvard Business Review
68 Things You Didn’t Know About Brian Wilson - Number one is the creepiest and says a lot about his horrible father, Murray Wilson!
Brian Wilson Talks Mental Illness, Drugs and Life After Beach Boys - A telling interview from 2016 in Rolling Stone.
Rebuilding Brian Wilson’s ‘Smile’ - A NY Times’ article about the release of “Smile.”
How Pet Sounds Invented the Modern Pop Album - Brian Wilson’s masterpiece was “Pet Sounds.” Here’s a feature from Atlantic magazine on this epic Brian Wilson masterpiece.
Brian Wilson - “I Am Brian Wilson” - A video featuring Brian Wilson on the eve of the release of his memoir, “I Am Brian Wilson”
Monday: I went and got a take-out order from Peoria’s newest place for chicken wings in the Northwood’s Mall, Wing Work. It ’s locally owned and they serve up delicious wings and sides.
Tuesday: Sadly, it’s been announced that Sky Harbor won’t re-open after all this shit is over. I’ll be putting up a tribute to this Peoria institution that supported live music in West Peoria on Tuesday.
Wednesday: I’m going to be putting up a post about a local business here, but I haven’t thought about what to do yet. Give me a break already!
Thursday: This will be another Thursday Minute Marty Meal, which again, I haven’t got a clue as to what I’m doing. Fuck!
Friday: I’m starting a new series where where I eat the entire menu at Arby’s. Tune in for this roast beefy experience!
Saturday: We’ll be highlighting yet another Sandwich of Peoria!
Related Posts: Sunday Links: 1967: The Summer Of Love, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Monterey Pop Festival.