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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

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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

Evening Standard

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

Louder

“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"

MusicRadar

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’

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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 National (Scotland)

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 Oasis to Pink Floyd

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

The Independent UK

"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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The Guardian - UK

‘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’

Louder

In 1992 The Beach Boys released Summer In Paradise. It was so bad it took them 20 years to put out another album

It's not on streaming platforms. It's never been reissued. The critics hated it. Is Summer In Paradise by The Beach Boys the worst album ever released by a major band?

Motorsport

Penske swaps crew chiefs for drivers Cindric and Burton

In a series of social media posts, Team Penske on Monday announced Cindric’s No. 2 Ford team would swap crew chiefs with the No. 21 Ford team owned by Wood Brothers, which has a technical alliance with Penske.

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‘Dreamin’ Wild’ warmly tells true story of a man’s teenage dreams coming true decades later

Casey Affleck does strong work as Donnie Emerson, who has trouble enjoying the unexpected success of his old music.

Guitar World

“I was in my sixth year as a studio guitarist when one day the bass player didn’t show up. The producer asked me...” How Carol Kaye became a session bass icon

If you’ve ever wondered what connects Frank Zappa to Frank Sinatra, Burt Bacharach to The Beach Boys, the answer is Carol Kaye. The session legend tells the story behind her career and legendary bass recordings

MusicRadar

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"

The Guardian - UK

Bee Gees: Children of the World by Bob Stanley review – very high and mighty

The author and musician’s engaging biography of the Gibb brothers explores their idiosyncrasies as well as musical brilliance

Daily Record

Castle Douglas Nursery youngsters put new life into library flower beds

The kids have worked with staff from the council’s grounds department to plant some beautiful flowers

MusicRadar

"Without Pet Sounds, The Beatles wouldn’t have made Sgt Pepper": Giles Martin on mixing The Beach Boys’ masterpiece in Dolby Atmos

Giles Martin's seasoned ears have brought The Beach Boys' hallowed Pet Sounds into the spatial audio realm with astonishing results. We spoke to Giles to learn more…

Salon

"Pet Sounds" soars to new heights

This Dolby Atmos mix compiled by Giles Martin is the best version yet of this classic pop album

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