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2025

VERY SAD NEWS: BRIAN WILSON
Brian Wilson onstage with blue lighting Our deeply-beloved Brian Wilson, the main musical force behind The Beach Boys, passed away on June 11, 2025, just a week and a few days before his 83rd birthday. Our memorial section for Brian is under ongoing construction, with tributes from Brian’s bandmates, family, friends, and fans.
Brian’s family posted the following message: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
Capitol Records in Hollywood flew the American flag on top of their tower at half-mast for Brian and billboards honoring Brian have been spotted in the greater Los Angeles area. A 20th anniversary celebration of the Beach Boys Historical Monument in Hawthorne, CA was held on June 18, 2025, honoring Brian's memory. Brian’s website launched a birthday celebration of his life and legacy on June 20, 2025, with Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, and BW band members sharing video memories. Huntington Beach, CA (aka “Surf City”) held a Paddle-Out event honoring Brian on June 21, 2025.
If you would like to pay your respects to Brian in person, his final resting place is at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles. Other members of the Wilson family and extended family are there as well. (updated 8-8-25)

BRIAN WILSON: LIVE AT THE ROXY THEATRE DELUXE REISSUE
Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre will be released in a special remastered deluxe package, with the original album and additional bonus live tracks, both from the Roxy shows in 2000 and other “on tour” tracks. This 25th anniversary version will be available as a 3-LP colored vinyl box set, a 2-CD set, and digitally; available November 7, 2025, from Oglio Records. More info. (updated 9-16-25)

CHRISTMAS SINGLES BOX SET
The Beach Boys' “Little Saint Nick” and “Auld Lang Syne” will be reissued on 7-inch vinyl as part of UMe's Classic Holiday Singles Box Set, along with other iconic holiday singles from legendary Capitol / UMe artists. The box gathers 28 Christmas and holiday songs on 14 color vinyl 45s. The box is set for an October 31, 2025 release. (updated 9-16-25)

ALL-STAR CELEBRATION OF BEACH BOYS & BRIAN WILSON CONCERT
The Tribe, an L.A.-based collective of musicians that perform charity shows, is sponsoring An All-Star Celebration of the Music of The Beach Boys & Brian Wilson concert on Sept. 27, 2025 at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA. Special guests will include Kenny Loggins, Wilson Phillips, The Honeys, and Brian Wilson's grandchildren, Lola Bonfiglio and Leo, Beau, Jesse, and Willem Knutson, plus other performers. (updated 9-12-25)

BEACH BOYS SIRIUS XM CHANNEL RETURNS
Subscription satellite / online radio service Sirius XM is bringing their limited-run channel dedicated to The Beach Boys back for a month-long encore, from Aug. 22 – Sept. 20, 2025. Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel was moved from channel 79 to channel 502 on Sept. 5 and features the BB's hits and rarities, as well as solo and related material. Vote for your favorite BB songs for Sirius' Beach Boys Listener Top 60 countdown by Aug. 26. (updated 9-5-25)

Al Jardine, Islands in the Sun EP AL JARDINE EP, ISLANDS IN THE SUN
Al Jardine has released a new digital EP, Islands in the Sun, from Universal Music. The EP has four new tracks, including the title tune (with Al and his son Matt, with fellow BB Bruce Johnston guesting on vocals; “My Plane Leaves Tomorrow (Au Revoir),” which features guest vocals from Neil Young; “Highway 101 (Rosarita Beach Café),” and “Crumple Car.” The EP is available to stream and download everywhere. More info. (updated 5-30-25)

NEW RELEASES: CHRISTIAN LOVE, STEPHEN KALINICH
Christian Love (Mike's son) has released a new, sun-soaked EP, Sum Sum Summer. The EP is an expansion on “Sum Sum Summer” from Christian's Only Alibis. The new version features Matt Jardine providing additional backing vocals. The EP also has sing-a-long version, instrumental, and a cappella ending versions, for a total of four tracks. Now available in digital format and streaming. More info.
BB collaborator and poet Stephen J. Kalinich (and Friends) is releasing a new album called I Love My Life on July 11, 2025, via Heyday Again Records. The album alternates spoken-word pieces with songs, which feature vocal and instrumental contributions from Randell Kirsch, LuAnn Olson, Rob Bonfiglio, and others. Available in CD format. (updated 6-24-25)

SOMETHING THERE – REMEMBERING JEFFREY FOSKETT
Omnivore Recordings, along with The Jeffrey Foskett Estate, is releasing a new anthology, Something There – Remembering Jeffrey Foskett, a tribute to the beloved Beach Boys and Brian Wilson supporting musician. The 25-song collection contains several key Foskett recordings (“I Live for the Sun,” “Everybody,” “Something There”), as well as appearances with Robert Lamm (Chicago), Christopher Cross, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, America, and Los Straitjackets. Over half of the tracks included are previously unissued recordings. The album will be available in digital and CD formats on July 11, 2025. Listen to Jeff and Brian's “Mary Honey.” More info. (updated 6-3-25)

MIKE LOVE AND DAVID LEAF Q&A AT UCLA
Mike Love recently made a surprise special guest apperance with professor David Leaf for his Brian Wilson / Beach Boys music course at UCLA. Mike visited the May 5, 2025 class for a Q&A session that lasted 2 1/2 hours. Follow this link for information on how to watch the interview. (updated 5-14-25)

DAVID LEAF SMILE BOOK TALK AT UCLA
David Leaf presented a talk on his newly-published book, SMILE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson, at UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music on May 12, 2025. Members of the Brian Wilson Band (Probyn Gregory, Darian Sahanaja, and Nelson Bragg) performed at the event as well. More info. (updated 5-14-25)

AL JARDINE UPDATES
Al Jardine discusses his new summer tour plans with The Pet Sounds Band and an upcoming Beach Boys archival project with Rolling Stone. Al has also announced plans for a new EP, Islands in the Sun, to be released by Universal Music this June. The EP will have four new tracks, including the title tune and “My Plane Leaves Tomorrow (Au Revoir),” which features guest vocals from Neil Young. (updated 4-29-25)

SAD NEWS: STAN LOVE, MIKE'S BROTHER
Stan Love, brother to Mike Love, cousin to the Wilson brothers, and father to NBA star Kevin Love, passed away on April 27, 2025. Stan was a professional basketball player in the '70s. Our condolences go out to Mike and Kevin Love and to the extended Love and Wilson families on their loss. (updated 4-28-24)

Christian Love's Candy NEW CHRISTIAN LOVE SINGLES
Mike Love's son, Christian Love (Beach Boys Band), released a rocking new single, “Candy,” in February 2025. The song video, featuring Christian and his solo band, can be seen on YouTube. Another single, “Remedy,” was released in April 2025. The singles are available on all streaming platforms. More information at Christian's website. (updated 4-24-25)

MIKE LOVE JOINING THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
Mike Love has been recognized by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, as a member of their 2025 inductees' class in the Performing Songwriters category. Mike joins songwriting partner Brian Wilson, who entered the SHoF in 2000. The induction ceremony is set for June 12, 2025 in New York City. Mike posted this response to his social media: “To be recognized by the Songwriters Hall of Fame is an extraordinary honor. Songwriting has always been a deeply personal and meaningful part of my life, and to be celebrated among such remarkable talents is truly humbling.” Congratulations to Mike, well-deserved! (updated 1-22-25)

BBs RESPOND TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY WILDFIRES, Pt. 1
The Beach Boys have posted the following on their social media outlets: “Southern California inspired us to write about sunny beaches, iconic coastlines, and vibrant communities — the home that shaped so much of who we are. Our hearts are with everyone affected by the wildfires.... We are deeply saddened by the devastating fires affecting our Southern California community. Our hearts go out to everyone affected during this difficult time. To aid in relief efforts, we have compiled a list of resources for those seeking assistance and places to donate for those who can offer support. Together, we can help rebuild and restore what has been lost. Stay safe, take care of one another, and let’s come together as a community to heal. With love and hope, The Beach Boys.”
Donation links are provided for the California Fire Foundation, the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. More. (updated 1-15-25)

BBs RESPOND TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY WILDFIRES, Pt. 2
Brian Wilson's website (and social media) has released the following update: “Brian, his family and pets evacuated their home last Wednesday [1-8-25]. Their hearts go out to everyone affected by the tragic Los Angeles fires. They want to thank the Los Angeles Fire Department and the other fire departments who have come from all over to help. They also want to send love to the selfless volunteers who jumped in to help and the amazing outpouring of support for the community. Love & Mercy.”
Al Jardine wrote: “Mary Ann & I join Brian and salute LA firefighters and volunteers. Go to my website (aljardine.com) for a list of organizations you can donate to, to help those affected by the wildfires. We are both praying that the winds die down this week and the worst is over.”
Blondie Chaplin posted: “It's sad to see places I used to visit when I first came to America up in smoke and be no more. I used to go to Historic Will Rogers State Park, visit to see his ranch house, have a little picnic with my family and watch The Polo matches on a Sunday. Peaceful, relaxing & necessary outing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. My heart goes out to all the people who have lost their peaceful living lifestyle throughout Los Angeles. We ask the Lord to heal the hurt in Los Angeles. Amen.” (updated 1-13-25)

ENDLESS SUMMER QUARTERLY
Endless Summer Quarterly (ESQ) magazine's Fall 2025 edition (Issue #151) remembers Brian Wilson. The commemorative edition also gathers together testimonial from Brian’s musical peers, contemporaries, friends, and family. (The Winter 2025 edition of ESQ will resume the “Brian Wilson Productions” series with Part 3.)
ESQ's Summer 2025 “Brian Wilson & Mike Love – Hall of Fame Songwriters” edition (Issue #150) celebrates Mike Love’s induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and includes a breakdown of Al Jardine’s EP, Islands in the Sun; also an excerpt from Stephen J. McParland’s The California Sound: An Insider’s Story; The Musical Biography of Gary Lee Usher.
The Spring 2025 “Brian Wilson Productions – Part Two” edition (Issue #148) continues coverage of Brian Wilson and his very active early career producing acts outside The Beach Boys. Interviews with Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford and Ginger Blake (The Honeys), Sharon Marie, Paul Petersen, and the late Glen Campbell are included.
SUBSCRIPTIONS / SINGLE ISSUES: To subscribe to ESQ online, and receive four, 48-page editions of content on The Beach Boys, go to ESQuarterly.com. Subscription rates are US $35 for 4 issues ($40 for Canada and Mexico; $48 throughout the rest of the world). U.S. funds only. Make checks payable to Endless Summer Quarterly. Send to ESQ at P.O. Box 470315, Charlotte, NC 28247. ESQ also accepts Paypal payments. Visit the ESQ Store at ESQuarterly.com for individual issue purchases.
Current subscribers, as well as new subscribers to ESQ, will be eligible for upcoming collectibles giveaways. To check on your subscription status, email Lee Dempsey. (updated 2-27-24)

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