THE BEACH BOYS NEW FROM FRIDAY 24 MAY, DISNEY+ FACTUAL
California band The Beach Boys shot to fame in the early 1960s, singing songs about cars, girls and surfing, and went on to record Pet Sounds, one of the most critically acclaimed and innovative albums in rock history.
In the course of six decades, they've ridden the waves of drug problems, family feuds, mental health issues and falling in and out of fashion, not to mention trying to outdo The Beatles! Now, a new feature-length documentary on Disney+ retells their story, with contributions from band members including recording-studio maestro Brian Wilson, his cousin Mike Love and their school friend AI Jardine, along with music business icons such as Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham.
Here, Mike, 83, and Al, 81, give TV Times their take on the project and the lasting appeal of the group's uplifting songs...
What did you think when you heard Disney wanted to make a documentary about The Beach Boys?
MIKE What a phenomenal opportunity at this stage of our career! I'm just honoured and delighted that it's happening. It's a huge blessing.
AL Yes, it's quite an honour. It was our 60th anniversary a little while ago, and it seems to be the right time.
The band's music is still just as popular today, isn't it?
Denne historien er fra May 18, 2024-utgaven av TV Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra May 18, 2024-utgaven av TV Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Moira's AGONY
She's forced to make a sad decision following an upsetting incident at the farm
Secret's OUT!
Grumpy pants Jai Sharma didn't deal too well with Laurel's decision to call time on their marriage, and proceeded to squirrel away stacks of cash to avoid a costly divorce.
A FRAUGHT farewell
Tensions run high between Billy and Bernie as Paul is laid to rest
Is Joel DEAD?
A voicemail and a mysterious note leads Lisa to come to a shock conclusion...
Life is a JOURNEY
CHRIS HARRIS and PADDY MCGUINNESS on visiting Europe to learn the art of living a long and full existence
Booze RUSE
Armed with alcohol and a microphone, Bianca tries to get Reiss to confess...
Yolande's TURMOIL
Some news about Pastor Clayton leaves her reeling...
Keeeep DANCING!
LUBA MUSHTUK and NICK KNOWLES talk training, tactics and the Glitterball trophy
40 glorious years
This year is proving to be a ‘very special’ one for Lorraine Kelly.
Back to the FOLD
CALLUM WOODHOUSE on making his mum and All Creatures fans happy as he reprises his role as lovable vet Tristan