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Brian Wilson

"I try to write songs and stuff": The enigmatic Brian Wilson talks to Salon about emulating McCartney and Spector -- and writing music after "Smile."; By Thomas Bartlett Jun 22, 2005
Nothing to smile about: Am I the only critic in the universe who doesn't love Brian Wilson's "Smile"? Plus: Free music for jazz fans, Saturday Looks Good to Me admirers and Christmas-song haters.; By Thomas Bartlett Dec 1, 2004
Wouldn't it have been nice?: Last week, Brian Wilson performed the Beach Boys' unreleased album "Smile" for the first time. How did the 1966 concept LP become the stuff of myth, anyway?; By Jesse Jarnow Feb 25, 2004
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for July 4-8, 2001; By Joyce Millman Jul 4, 2001
Brian Wilson, card-carrying genius: After a life custom-made for cable catharsis, the force behind the Beach Boys is now being honored even for things he didn't do. Does that card ever expire?; By Ira Robbins Apr 10, 2001
He still gets around: Former Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson now lets us use the word "genius." It's all part of growing up.; By Rachel Louise Snyder Sep 6, 2000
God only knows: Why now, after 34 years, is Brian Wilson revisiting "Pet Sounds"?; By Geoff Edgers Aug 2, 2000
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000; By Joyce Millman Jan 20, 2000
Thinking outside the box: Not another list of multi-disc sonic money-shots.; By Geoff Edgers Dec 24, 1999
Sharps & Flats: Why the High Llamas are more than just another workingman's Beach Boys.; By Andy Battaglia Nov 3, 1999
Been There: Wilco's Jeff Tweedy talks about losing his alt-country baggage; By Joshua Green Mar 17, 1999
Seeing past the "Endless Summer": Mark Athitakis reviews the Beach Boys' 'Endless Harmony,' which spotlights the classic vocal group's underrated later history.; By Mark Athitakis Aug 27, 1998
Brian Wilson: Sharps & Flats is a weekly music review roundup in Salon Magazine; By Mark Athitakis Jun 17, 1998
Carl Wilson, 1946-1998: By Mark Athitakis Feb 13, 1998
A Woman & a Man: By Michelle Goldberg Jul 22, 1997

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