The proud owner of one of the greatest voices in popular music—one that graced some of the most important records of the pop era, including 'God Only Knows' and 'Good Vibrations'—Wilson was also one of the first musicians to bring the electric guitar to the forefront of rock'n'roll. His musical skills provided The Beach Boys' entree into the music business, from which he then stewarded their onstage journey through the ups and downs of the 60s to their comeback in the 70s and into the role of 'America's band' in the 80s. Along the way, Carl quietly endured his own battles with obesity, divorce, substance abuse, and ultimately terminal cancer, all the while working to protect his family's business and legacy. This major new biography reveals the true story of modern rock'n'roll, lived from the center of the most important decades of popular music.
The proud owner of one of the greatest voices in popular music—one that graced some of the most important records of the pop era, including 'God Only Knows' and 'Good Vibrations'—Wilson was also one of the first musicians to bring the electric guitar to the forefront of rock'n'roll. His musical skills provided The Beach Boys' entree into the music business, from which he then stewarded their onstage journey through the ups and downs of the 60s to their comeback in the 70s and into the role of 'America's band' in the 80s. Along the way, Carl quietly endured his own battles with obesity, divorce, substance abuse, and ultimately terminal cancer, all the while working to protect his family's business and legacy. This major new biography reveals the true story of modern rock'n'roll, lived from the center of the most important decades of popular music.
Long Promised Road: Carl Wilson, Soul of the Beach Boys - The Biography
288
Long Promised Road: Carl Wilson, Soul of the Beach Boys - The Biography
288
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781908279842 |
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| Publisher: | Outline Press, Limited |
| Publication date: | 10/12/2015 |
| Pages: | 288 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d) |