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The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson listens to Rubber Soul

4915 days ago
Guardian MusicDecember 1965: Number 12 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of pop musicAs Brian Wilson later recalled, the Beatles' sixth album was the first release he'd ever heard where every song "went together like no album ever made before". It ... more info

Andrew Gold obituary

4920 days ago
Guardian MusicSinger-songwriter famed for the 1970s chart hit Lonely BoyBest known for his 1970s solo hits Never Let Her Slip Away and Lonely Boy, Andrew Gold, who has died of a heart attack aged 59, was an accomplished all-round musician, composer and arranger. H... more info

Beach Boy Brian Wilson Does George Gershwin

4922 days ago
TopixIn the opening scene of Woody Allen's 1979 film Manhattan, Allen attempts to describe the feel and tone of New York City: "No matter what the season, this was still a town that existed in black and white and pulsated to the great tunes of George Gers... more info

Brian Wilson - Rubber Soul Inspired Brian Wilson To Write Pet Sounds

4922 days ago
ContactMusicBeach Boys star Brian Wilson has credited the Beatles' Rubber Soul album and marijuana for inspiring the iconic Pet Sounds recordings. The Good Vibrations hitmaker hosted a listening party at his home when the Fab Four's 1965 album was released and h... more info

Was there too much coverage of Bob Dylan's 70th birthday?

4928 days ago
Guardian MusicThe folk rocker's 70th was marked with much fanfare, but was it over-the-top? And is there a 'blokey cult' around all things Dylan? Two female commentators take up the issueKathryn Flett, writer and criticI must say I found the mass outpouring of Bob... more info

Brian Wilson says 'Pet Sounds' isn't as good as The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul'

4929 days ago
NMEWilson says his band's classic LP is 'good, but not the best' more info

Michael Kiwanuka (No 1,029)

4933 days ago
Guardian MusicThere's nothing original about this British retro-soul man – but when you sound like Bill Withers, Van Morrison and the Temptations maybe that's not such a bad thingHometown: London.The lineup: Michael Kiwanuka (vocals, guitar).The background: Do w... more info

Festivals Guide listings | Big Festivals

4936 days ago
Guardian MusicInformation and lineups for the UK's biggest festivalsBestivalWhen: 8-11 SeptemberWhere: Robin Hill country park, Downend, Isle of WightWhat: The definitive closer of the festival season, with a "rock stars and divas" fancy dress theme this year. Ec... more info

Brian Wilson hints at Beach Boys 50th anniversary reunion

4938 days ago
CNN ShowbizIn an interview with BBC 6 Music, Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson hinted that the group may reunite in the studio to celebrate their 50th anniversary. more info

Readers recommend: summer songs – results

4938 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom the Beach Boys to the Violators, here are your favourite songs about the silly seasonWhat makes music sound summery? A wide-open, expansive production with lots of space and jazzy chords, perhaps. Squelchy noises; an easy mid-tempo; congas; and ... more info

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