A big article and interview on Brian Wilson in the Washington Post.
(through the exotica mailing list)
The Beach Boy’s Hymns to the Dream State of California Belied The Nightmare He Was Living
By J. Freedom du Lac
Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, December 2, 2007; Page M01
LOS ANGELES — Brian Wilson still hears voices.
They stalk him sometimes when he’s on the concert stage, bedeviling him from inside his head. They ridicule and threaten the original Beach Boy, backing him into dark corners that don’t exist. Watch closely, says his wife, Melinda, and you can tell when Wilson’s schizoaffective disorder is having its way. His eyes become distant and glazed. Another auditory hallucination…full article at washingtonpost.com
more posts you might care for:
- Murry’s Long Letter to Brian Wilson – January 9, 10
- Have You Seen This guitar? – August 6, 08
- This Sunset Strip Summer – June 24, 08
- Robert Drasnin and Waitiki at Tiki Oasis 8 – June 11, 08
- The Surfer On The Cover Of The 2nd Beach Boys Album Died – July 29, 07
