Altsounds — Rolling Stone calls her "the original bad girl of rock," but this year Ronnie Spector has been very nice. The iconic singer who has influenced generations of musicians from the Beatles and Brian Wilson, to Patti Smith and the Ramones, through to... more info

All About Jazz — By Nick Deriso Spend enough time around rock music—or, at least, rock critics—and you'll be convinced that any number of Seminal Works, Forgotten Gems and Timeless Standards are must-have items for your record collection. Even if they turn ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — The first track on last month’s Still Burnt (LA Burnout pt. 2) is a meandering Brian Wilson vocal rap taken from an old 70s interview. His ‘thoughts’ on the Los Angeles smog problem are placed over a bed of music (the High Llamas). Here is the ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The PopCulturist said... Now up on The Rare Stuff: Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue - One Hour Radio Special alongside the Springsteen and Dylan specials we've already posted. More radio shows on the way from Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Elvis Presley,... more info

NME — McCartney follows the likes of Brian Wilson and Bob Dylan in receiving the award more info

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Totally Fuzzy — a r n e l said... Penguin Cafe Orchestra - Preludes Airs and Yodels Penguin Cafe Orchestra - Penguin Cafe Orchestra http://bestfbothworlds.blogspot.com Gumshoe said... The Beach Boys' "Smile" LP on red vinyl? Yes, Sea Of Tunes, awhile back, made it... more info

Guardian Music — (EMI)Well, one can see why it happened. After all, Rod Stewart has had enormous success with his Great American Songbook albums of covers of pre-rock classics. And Brian Wilson, with his symphonic leanings and a melodic sense derived as much from Br... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr. Jones said... Today 30 Days Out celebrates our friends from across the Big Pond: we're playing singles from U.K. rockers including Andy Fairweather Low, Al Stewart, Tim Curry, Marianne Faithfull and perhaps the most controversial single ever rele... more info

ContactMusic — BEACH BOYS star BRIAN WILSON was overwhelmed when he began work on GEORGE GERSHWIN's unfinished music - the jazz legend has left behind more than 100 incomplete... more info