I am Brian Wilson.
Well, actually, I am Warren Purdy but the 'I am Sparticus' joke I tried to weave in there didn't want to work.
I've just finished I Am Brian Wilson (start of week 39, book 42) and it's a really good title. I feel like I know him a little more than I did before.
That's a pretty cool thing to say about someone's autobiography.
The Beach Boys have long been an obsession - I own all their albums, even the pretty duff ones with Mike Love 'leading' the lineup like Still Cruisin' and Summer In Paradise. I'm not sure why I own those ones. I'm not a fan of Mike Love.
But I love Carl Wilson, Brian's music, and I love the idea of Dennis Wilson. Given there is a lot of stuff about Brian in the public arena, I have never really thought much about Brian Wilson the person.
Until I Am Brian Wilson.
I have no idea how it was written but the whole thing sounds like Brian. And Brian is very candid about his voices, his relationships, and his music.
It's real, is what I'm trying to say. And real is rare.
Love and peace to you Brian - WNP
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