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Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys is being placed under a legal conservatorship

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the conservatorship Thursday, noting that Brian Wilson suffers from "a major cognitive disorder." Wilson has agreed to the conservatorship.

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Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship due to mental decline, court finds

Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson, publicist Jean Sievers and manager LeeAnn Hard, were appointed as his conservators

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Friday briefing: Unions say Keir Starmer has backtracked on workers’ rights – are the criticisms fair?

In today’s newsletter: A radical policy for UK employees has been watered down for business owners, reckon union bosses. We ask whether anything has really changed

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"Jimi Hendrix lived a block from me in New York. We jammed together a lot": Al Kooper's stories of the Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, Joe Walsh and more

He freaked out Lynyrd Skynyrd, produced The Tubes and more, hung out at Keith Moon’s house and had George Harrison hang out at his. He's the legendary Al Kooper

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Carnie Wilson Continues Singing Beach Boys Songs With Father Brian.

Carnie Wilson sings Beach Boys songs with her father Brian, launches cooking show 'Sounds Delicious with Carnie Wilson.'

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“Robert Fripp played the solo and we didn’t like it. He said, ‘You’re wrong.’ Steven Wilson said, ‘This is how wrong we are,’ and deleted it”: How No-Man prospered by refusing to ever fit in

Housekeeping box set illustrates that when Tim Bowness and Wilson refused to compromise, it was a strength rather than a weakness – even if one of them couldn’t listen to their early work for 20 years

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Elizabeth Banks And Melinda Ledbetter Wilson: A Heartfelt Connection

Actress Elizabeth Banks and Melinda Ledbetter Wilson's heartwarming friendship highlights the importance of genuine connections and cherishing relationship...

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Beach Boy Brian Wilson has dementia

After the recent death of his wife, who was his primary caregiver, Wilson is unable to provide for himself

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Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson's family files for conservatorship

The family of Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has filed for a conservatorship due to his deteriorating health. Wilson's family aims to ensure h...

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Beach Boys' Brian Wilson ‘diagnosed with dementia’ as family seek conservatorship weeks after wife's death

Reports of his health come weeks after the death of his wife, Melinda Ledbetter, at the age of 77

Evening Standard

Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has dementia

New conservatorship is being proposed for the musician, following the death of his wife Melinda in January, according to court documents

The Guardian - UK

“I’ve had all of the great guitarists in the world say to me, ‘Pete, you’re not in the top 10 for virtuosity, but you’re certainly No. 1 as an acoustic rhythm player’”: Pete Townshend on Who’s Next, Lifehouse, and fun times with Superstrats

In this brand-new interview, the Who mastermind looks back on Who's Next, the grand designs of Lifehouse, and why he is still having fun on the guitar thanks in no small part to Charvel and Jackson

Guitar World

Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, Beach Boys Manager, Dies at 77

Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, wife and manager of Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder, has passed away. Learn about her impact on his life and career.

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Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson pays moving tribute to wife Melinda Ledbetter: 'She was my anchor'

The couple were married for 28 years and their relationship inspired a biopic in 2014 titled Love & Mercy starring Paul Dano and Elizabeth Banks

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Elton John, Eric Clapton, Brian Wilson and more to appear on posthumously created album of duets with Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell Duets revisits the late country star's Ghost On The Canvas album - listen to contributions from Eric Clapton and Eric Church now

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“To get a vote of confidence from someone we hold in highest regard was thrilling”: Shirley Manson on how Garbage got Brian Wilson’s blessing to use a Beach Boys hook in Push It

The alt-rock titans used a classic line from Don’t Worry Baby in their 1998 hit

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Paul McCartney on bass: "When we met Elvis, I was like, ‘You’re trying to learn bass, are you, son? Sit down, let me show you a few things’"

Classic 1994 interview: "Once I got over the fact that I was lumbered with it, I did get quite proud to be a bass player"

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Senior figures from across UK politics gather to remember Alistair Darling

Edinburgh memorial service pays tribute to former chancellor for his ‘decency, honesty and shrewd judgement’

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Tony Blair and JK Rowling among mourners at Alistair Darling's memorial service

Former chancellor hailed as 'man of great integrity' as politicians from across the political spectrum gathered to pay their respects

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JK Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Labour grandees mourn at Alistair Darling's memorial

POLITICIANS from across the spectrum came together to remember the life of former chancellor Alistair Darling, at a service which contained both…

The Independent UK

Beloved Beach Boys member dies from cancer

Jeffrey Foskett died after a prolonged battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer

The Independent UK

‘He’s a control freak’: 12 bandmates who hate each other, from Pink Floyd to Oasis

Sometimes a petty disagreement can become a lifelong grudge. Louis Chilton picks 11 of the most notorious feuds between musical collaborators

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"I jammed with Hendrix and Clapton in a loft in New York": Roger McGuinn's stories of John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison and more

The Byrds' Roger McGuinn played with Jim Morrison, was part of Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder revue, gave John Lennon granny glasses and Brian Wilson speed, and he's got some tales to tell

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‘As a kid, I’d cry every day seeing homeless people’: Paul Dano on money, fatherhood and being shaved by Brian Cox

With the release of his new film Dumb Money, the endlessly versatile actor talks about turning his back on blockbusters, struggling to lie – and exploring his dark side

The Independent UK

Jimmy Buffet’s death: Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and Elton John lead tributes to ‘Margaritaville’ singer

Singer died on Friday night ‘surrounded by his family, friends, music, and dogs’

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