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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road, a new documentary that explores the sprawling career of the famed Beach Boys frontman and surf-rock pioneer.In addition to archival footage from the singer, bassist and keyboardist’s time with the Beach Boys, the film will feature one-on-one chats between Wilson and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine, as well as appearances from the likes of Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Perry, Nick Jonas, Taylor Hawkins and Don Was, plus fellow Beach Boys member Al

Oscar-winning actor Casey Affleck will lead the cast of writer/director Bill Pohlad’s next film “Dreamin’ Wild,” which charts the true story of musicians Donnie and Joe Emerson.

EXCLUSIVE: Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road, the new documentary on the legendary musical genius that had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, has been acquired for distribution by Screen Media for release in theatres and video on demand in November.

Brian Wilson has announced a new album of solo piano versions of Beach Boys songs, titled ‘At My Piano’.“We had an upright piano in our living room and from the time I was twelve years old I played it each and every day”, says Wilson. “I never had a lesson, I was completely self-taught”.“I can’t express how much the piano has played such an important part in my life”, he goes on.

Brian Wilson has announced that he’s releasing some stripped-back versions of The Beach Boys classics on a new album.Wilson will release a solo piano album of some of his classic hits, which is set for release on October 19 via Decca.The new album, ‘At My Piano’, will feature new versions of ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’, ‘In My Room’, ‘Don’t Worry Baby’, ‘California Girls’, ‘Surf’s Up’, ‘Good Vibrations’ and ‘God Only Knows’ – which you can listen to below.In a press release speaking about the project,

Chris Willman Music WriterIf you ever wondered what it was like to be with Brian Wilson when he was alone, “in my room” with just his keyboard, that opportunity is arriving. Nov.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Nashville Film Festival will return in late September and early October with a hybrid slate of in-person and online screenings and events — with several music documentaries figuring into the programming, including docs about Brian Wilson, the pioneering 1970s all-female rock band Fanny and the MTV-era group A-ha, plus the world premiere of a film that takes John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas into Nashville’s famed RCA Studio B.Music-based films take up only a sliver of

Kelly Clarkson is enlisting three generations of Wilsons for her cover of “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys.

Reclaiming Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson’s voice and personal narrative, “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road,” is an insightful but breezy introduction to the musical mastermind. Touching on everything from his early career to Beach Boys success and his drug use and mental illness, Brent Wilson and Jason Fine’s film may not reveal much about Wilson that isn’t covered in a Wikipedia article but still allows the musician to reclaim his own narrative.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticEven if you think that Brian Wilson is God — and yes, I do — you could easily say that we don’t need another documentary about him.

that like?” and “That must have been really cool.” Despite his attempts to coax stories out, Wilson typically remains terse, unrevealing and generally ill-at-ease at being questioned.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWithout Brian Wilson, the world would be devoid of West Coast anthems like “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.”The musician and record producer, who founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with his brothers Dennis and Carl, as well as their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, is the subject of a new documentary, “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road.”Directed by Brent Wilson, who has no relation to the singer, the film is premiering at this

well told.The postscript — that he's a survivor nearing age 80 who appears to be supported personally and professionally in a way he never really had before — is less familiar.Despite some uncomfortable moments in “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road,” that important update is the point of the documentary that premieres Tuesday at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.The film's heart is a series of drives around southern California, where Wilson and Rolling Stone magazine editor Jason Fine talk,

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 20-26:June 20: Actor Bonnie Bartlett (“St. Elsewhere,” ″Once and Again”) is 92. Actor James Tolkan (“Back to the Future” films) is 90.

EXCLUSIVE: The Tribeca Film Festival kicks off in earnest later this week and one of the indisputable highlights of this New York-centric fest as far as I am concerned is a new documentary having its sold out World Premiere on June 15 and chronicling a certain Southern California musical legend.

Sammy Hagar and Nickleback frontman Chad Kroeger scored the jackpot of all collaborations with an incredible group of Afghan schoolgirls.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAshe is a remarkably talented 28-year-old Californian singer-songwriter with melodies that skip from childlike simplicity to sophisticated complexity from one line to the next. The touchpoints in her music range from classic (Carole King, Brian Wilson, Abba) to contemporary (Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves), but there’s sometimes a “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer”-like touch of music hall — it’s not hard to imagine some of her melodies sung with a jaunty step.

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Brian Wilson both premiering.The film festival is going virtual for its 20th edition this year, running from June 9-20.Brian Wilson’s official Twitter account confirmed today (April 22) that forthcoming documentary Long Promised Road had been added to the lineup, focusing on the career of the Beach Boys frontman – based on their song of the same name.The Brian Wilson documentary “Long Promised Road” will have its world premiere at @tribeca this June.

Brian Wilson and Al Jardine have distanced themselves from a fundraising event for Donald Trump’s re-election bid, after it emerged that it was being headlined by Mike Love’s Beach Boys.With the fundraiser taking place yesterday in Newport Beach, California, it came to wider attention yesterday morning that the Mike Love-fronted iteration of the band was set to perform at the event following a report in the LA Times.

Brian Wilson and Al Jardine of The Beach Boys have condemned a Donald Trump fundraiser that boasted it would feature a performance from the band.Mike Love, currently the lead singer of the group, performed at the Sunday (18 October) fundraiser in Los Angeles under the banner of “The Beach Boys”, despite Wilson and Jardine’s lack of involvement.“We have absolutely nothing to do with the Trump benefit today in Newport Beach. Zero,” a spokesperson for Wilson and Jardine told Variety.

Brian Wilson and Al Jardine have denied involvement in a Donald Trump fundraiser event which Mike Love’s Beach Boys headlined yesterday (October 18).On Sunday morning, the Los Angeles Times reported that the Beach Boys – led by Mike Love and accompanied by a touring band – would be performing to various Republican supporters in Orange County, California.“We have absolutely nothing to do with the Trump benefit today in Newport Beach. Zero,” band co-founders Wilson and Jardine told Variety.

Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and Mike Love might be founding members of the Beach Boys but they certainly don’t share the same feelings towards Donald Trump.

Chris Willman Music WriterIt will be fun, fun, fun under the California sun for many well-heeled attendees at today’s Donald Trump fundraiser in Newport Beach — but not for Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Al Jardine, who are chagrined that the touring version of the group currently headed up by Mike Love will be headlining the campaign benefit.“We have absolutely nothing to do with the Trump benefit today in Newport Beach. Zero,” Wilson and Jardine said to Variety through a spokesperson.

Wolfgang Van Halen said in the tweet.With his distinct solos, Eddie Van Halen fuelled what was the ultimate California party band with its self-titled debut album and then the blockbuster record “1984”, which contains the classics “Jump,” “Panama” and “Hot For Teacher”.

Husband and wife Joy and Brian Wilson are sticking together through thick and thin.The couple, from Ayrshire, have shed more than seven stone between them after ditching takeaways and junk food.Joy, 55, suffers from a neurological condition and relies on 71-year-old Brian, who is her carer.When both their weight crept up to nearly 15 stone, they knew they had to make a change to ensure their quality of life.Joy said: “I knew my weight was going up and up, and it wouldn’t stop unless I done

Glasvegas’ crooner king of the crumbling tenement – introducing new album ‘Godspeed’ with a nod to Brian Wilson‘s long-gestating masterpiece. “It’s like I’m some psychopathic, narcissistic idiot.

Brian Wilson has been promoted to chief financial officer and senior vp at Sony Music’s Epic Records. He previously served as vp finance, a role he had held since 2014.During his eight-year run at the label, Wilson has played a heavy role in the financial analysis, deal-making and budgeting of projects for artists including Camila Cabello, DJ Khaled, Future, Meghan Trainor, Travis Scott and 21 Savage.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterEpic Records has promoted Brian Wilson to chief financial officer and senior vice president, the company announced today. Reporting to chair­­­woman and CEO Sylvia Rhone, Wilson’s new role includes oversight of all finances for the label and release planning.

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Brian Wilson performed his 1988 song ‘Love And Mercy’ for the latest episode of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.The Beach Boys frontman took to his piano from where he is spending quarantine for a stripped-back rendition of his debut solo single yesterday (June 4), a song that calls for peace and understanding in trying times.“Hi, this is Brian Wilson everyone,” Wilson says in the clip sat before his piano.

Brian Wilson hasn’t gone surfing for a stretch. He’s in lockdown, like the rest of us. But the Beach Boys legend did Zoom in to A Tonight Show on Thursday night (June 4) for a performance of two songs.

Brian Wilson has co-signed the cover, sharing it on social media

Cousins Mike Love and Brian Wilson are close to putting their differences aside for another Beach Boys reunion tour.

Musicians and celebrities are paying tribute to rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard, who has died at the age of 87.Artists like Brian Wilson, Bette Midler, Nile Rodgers, Steven Van Zandt, Gene Simmons and many more are mourning the loss of the high-pompadoured singer, songwriter and pianist, whose explosive performances set early rock n' roll afire."He was there at the beginning and showed us all how to rock and roll," The Beach Boys' Wilson tweeted Saturday (May 9).

Kesha paid a virtual visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday (April 17) to perform a stripped-down version of “Resentment,” from her latest album, High Road.