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"It was an unmitigated disaster." Beatles legend Ringo Starr reveals why he and Elton John's mother walked out of one of her son's most legendary stadium shows

Elton John remembers his appearance at 1975's Midsummer Music festival at London's Wembley Stadium being "terrifying": his mum and Ringo Starr were part of the problem

Louder

“I’ve actually performed it with him, and I’m afraid to say that during the soundcheck, I broke down”: The story behind The Beach Boys’ timeless masterpiece God Only Knows, a Brian Wilson co-creation that had a profound emotional impact on Paul McCartney

Best of 2024: How Brian Wilson hooked up with an LA advertising executive to pen one of the most majestic and moving pop songs ever created

MusicRadar

“I feel like because I did not make it, I must be cheating”: Is using commercially available samples in a track really that much of a problem?

“There's no such thing as cheating. Just make music you like and stop following rules.”

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Shel Talmy obituary

Music producer for the Kinks and the Who on hits such as You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon and My Generation

The Guardian - UK

“Pete Townshend said, ‘I wish I could play like you.’ I thought, ‘I wish I could come up with the three chords you take to the bank!’” How Caleb Quaye became Elton John’s go-to guitarist – and took over Jimmy Page’s session work

He was one of the 1970s’ most successful session players – but the Lou Reed, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney collaborator is glad he bowed out in the ‘80s

Guitar World

Do it again: Merewether Surfboard Club is turning 60

Club members reflect on six decades of surfing memories.

Newcastle Herald

“This was more than just music… It’s part of your DNA if you were that age at the time. It defines the times”: Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd alumni on what The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper did for prog

Rick Wakeman, Roger Waters and Robert Fripp were among those listening when the BBC played the record in full in 1967 – and weren’t the only ones who experienced artistic epiphanies that night

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Five classic concept albums that will take you on a sonic road-trip across America

The concept album is often viewed as an art form that is primarily focused on lyrical storytelling. But in these five key records, musical ambition, performance and production combine to take the listener on a road-trip through America.

The Conversation

Charles Manson: mass murderer of unspeakable evil who left a dark and disturbing musical legacy

Mark Beaumont revisits the Manson murders of 1969 to assess the musical influence of the sadistic cult leader and would-be singer-songwriter who jammed with Neil Young, lived with a Beach Boy and made a lasting impression on Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne and Nine Inch Nails

The Independent UK

With the sounds of The Beatles and Beach Boys in their heads, The Lemon Twigs have spent their lives in search of perfect pop: On their new album they may have found it

"We didn't let anything fly that wasn't perfect" - Michael D'Addario on the Lemon Twigs' latest album, A Dream Is All We Know

Louder

“I played the slide part of Layla with Eric Clapton… 15 minutes later I was back in the office making copies”: Brian Wilson guitarist Probyn Gregory on living an incredible double life, between desk job and rock star

His cautious career approach has given him the chance to play Jeff Beck’s rig, avoid taking a doomed TV gig, bring Pet Sounds back to the stage – and help Wilson revive the Smile project he’d run away from in 1967

Guitar World

“Chrissie Hynde and Linda McCartney were friendly. She said that Paul was looking for a guitar player”: Robbie McIntosh on a playing career running from the Pretenders to John Mayer – and the knock-off Japanese Strat he used on tour with a Beatle

In a lifetime of great gear and credits from Norah Jones to Celine Dion and Paul McCartney, the guitarist says he remains in love with his yellow Strat copy

Guitar World

New Disney documentary The Beach Boys tells the iconic band’s story – but not the whole story

In 2012, I watched as the remaining members of the Beach Boys played together for their 50th anniversary. As they launched into When I Grow Up (to be a Man), I reflected on the experience of listening to elderly men sing about what they’ll be when they “grow up”, in…

The Conversation

Las Vegas Strip casino signs huge rock band for exclusive shows

Classic rock and roll band plays a limited engagement at The Venetian Las Vegas in September.

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MusicRadar

How Brian Wilson hooked up with an LA advertising executive to pen one of the most majestic and moving pop songs ever created

Total Film

The 7 best new movies and shows to stream this weekend

From sci-fi to music documentaries, here's what to watch this weekend

The Independent UK

The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary

The Beach Boys are looking back on a life of sunshine and sorrow in a new Disney+ documentary

TechRadar

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (May 24)

From headline-grabbing blockbusters to star-studded sci-fi thrillers, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

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Evening Standard

The Beach Boys' Mike Love and Bruce Johnson: 'We’re never going to stop touring'

Ahead of a new, career-spanning documentary, two members of the iconic group talk about still playing in front of 80,000, Brian Wilson’s genius, and competing with the Rolling Stones

The Guardian - UK

The Beach Boys review – rather too sunny account of 60s pop legends’ story

They were ‘America’s band’, with a run of golden-hued songs – but Disney’s documentary ignores the darker side of their extraordinary story

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'The Beach Boys' online and from anywhere — full music documentary

After 100 million records sold and more U.S. top 40 hits than any other U.S. band, we now have the official documentary. Here's where to watch "The Beach Boys" online from anywhere.

WhatToWatch

How to watch The Beach Boys: stream the music documentary online

Here's how you can watch The Beach Boys, ready for when it airs on Friday, May 24.

Louder

“It was an unusual paradox: most acts keep recording stylistically similar albums… Porcupine Tree were being harassed for daring to not transform”: But Lightbulb Sun matters more than you may think

After veering too close to becoming a “new Pink Floyd,” their seventh album was a key moment in their development through psychedelia, classic prog, krautrock and pop rock to the truly progressive sound they made their own

The Independent UK

The Beach Boys reflect on ‘rivalry and respect’ for The Beatles

Exclusive: Beach Boys stars Mike Love and Brian Johnston, along with director Frank Marshall, reflect on fame, fortune and family ahead of a new documentary about the legendary California band

Louder

How to watch the brand new Beach Boys documentary from anywhere

Upcoming film charting the history of The Beach Boys will feature previously unseen footage and interviews with band members

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