In the wake of the publication of the 1978 edition I became Brian’s friend and occasionally his partner on several landmark projects. Leaf explains, “When I wrote the original I was twenty five and an intense, driven journalist on a mission to uncover the truth about Brian Wilson’s life. Included in the section that precedes the original work are exclusive contributions from Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Barry Gibb, an introduction from Jimmy Webb, notes from Melinda Wilson, the previously untold stories of Leaf’s first meetings with The Beach Boys, and much more. Leaf has written two major new pieces that bookend his original opus, and in this edition readers are essentially getting ‘two books in one’. Omnibus Press regards the original edition of the book as historically important and it is essentially unchanged in this new edition. It covered turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as Brian’s remarkable music.
An intimate look at Brian’s rollercoaster life and career, the book was told through the eyes of those who were present at Wilson’s most legendary productions including Pet Sounds, Good Vibrations and SMiLE.
Originally published in 1978 and updated in 1985, The Beach Boys and the California Myth by David Leaf was the first book to focus on Brian Wilson and recognize him as one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. More about the book’s legacy and place in history: And his SMiLE film ‘Beautiful Dreamer’ was one of the reasons I was able to finally finish the record. The 2001 Radio City tribute to me was a highlight of my career. “For over thirty years I’ve trusted David Leaf with my music and my story. A news release includes this quote from Brian Wilson, emphasizing the “official” nature of Leaf’s biography: 22 the esteemed book from author David Leaf will be revisited with a “brand new and extensively updated” version.Īnnounced on Wednesday, the new edition of the tome will be published via Omnibus Press.
God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys & The California Myth is a widely acclaimed rock biography of the legendary band, and on Sept.
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