Pet Reads - The Beach Boys Books Podcast

Jon returns to Pet Reads to discuss his excellent and wide-ranging FAQs publication from 2011.Subtitled 'All that's left to know about America's Band', it is a fantastic resource in the Beach Boys Library that all fans must own and learn from! This interview was recorded prior to Brian's passing.

Ed chats with author Jon Stebbins to explore his terrific book 'The Real Beach Boy', easily the definitive biography of Dennis Wilson. From wild surf adventures to musical brilliance and personal struggles, this episode uncovers the untold story of the Beach Boys’ most enigmatic member as well as Jon's links to Dennis.

The second part of the terrific chat with David Leaf.This episode's Pet Soundalike is Surf's Up as performed at the All Star Tribute to brian Wilson from 2001, on youtube as its not on streaming services to add to the playlist!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmR8a36x_MA&pp=ygUZc3VyZnMgdXAgYWxsIHN0YXIgdHJpYnV0ZQ%3D%3D

David Leaf returns to Pet Reads to talk all about his superb oral history of SMiLE, which covers the 60s as well as the 2000s. Including interviews from all the main players in the story of the album, it's a must read for a new fan to the ultimate Brianistas!

The second part of the great SMiLE chat with Domenic.Do also check out his recently revived website for Dumb Angel, a real treasure trove!https://dumbangelgazette.co.uk/