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Al is a class act and he was very diplomatic about some of the sticky issues.

Love this interview

Soo cute( All of the monkeys)!

Such a well-balanced and diplomatic man. Great interview.

I wish Nesmith would have never been selected initially! Nesmith outcasted himself from interviews and concerts. Yet it was the Monkeys that brought that jackass fame! Or you can say his mom brought money to Nesmith!

this is an amazing interview. thanks.

Grant always upheld the importance of Art over anything else

I saw Grant a few years ago at 7th street entry, it was a good show. RIP Grant.

Loved this and loved Al's insight about the current state of the two bands touring. My hat goes off to Al for always speaking of Brian with respect and compassion.

Wonderful stuff. Great listening to these and getting to know the fellas.

Great interview. Very sweet and humble stuff. Thanks for sharing.

PW, classy as ever. I had no idea he held Prince in such awe. That is really meaningful coming from someone of Paul's caliber. Thanks for sharing this! The interviewer wasn't an idiot, either, and that is so rare. He did a great job.

I've been interested in this. I was fortunate enough to record with Mike Bosley which led to jamming with Bash and Pop. Tommy decided to use Max. This has been the soundtrack to my life and I got as close as I could. There was a rehearsal space in Los Feliz (east hollywood) and I was such a fan boy I think it showed. I felt like everyone enjoyed it but these are not easy people to get close to. I had not yet become jaded. I've heard lots of great stories but never all the 411 about Bob leaving. There was a piece I remember in rolling stone but the actual departure I think was omitted. Great stuff.

People seem to forget that the Wilsons were self medicating, staying in bed, and he didn't you have to give him that!

I always liked him the most, he comes across as likeable and good humoured but he also worked damn hard and deserves to be remembered with affection. i'd love to meet him informally

Its good to see that he's still going. This man has been through alot in his life but he's a true fighter.

Great interview, glad you so articulately thanked him at the end. As someone who loves playing music, he has hugely enriched my understanding of one of my favorite hobbies. Can't wait to see him in Mpls in October.

I thought that was actually one of Mike's better interviews. I think the primary things that lead to him being viewed as the "villain" in the Beach Boys story was his infamous Rock N Roll Hall of Fame speech as well as suing Brian and Al. The people who were around at the time don't recall Mike ever saying to Brian "Don't F with the formula". I will give Mike the benefit of the doubt with the Reunion though. There have been conflicting stories on why it ended when it did. As for Mike being able to bill his own band as The Beach Boys you can actually thank Brian and the estate of Carl Wilson for that. They both voted in favor of Mike being able to tour under the Beach Boys name with only Al Jardine voting against it. But Mike does not own the Beach Boys name like some fans and members of the media tend to believe.

He really loves plugging that book!

Set the record straight? That'll be the most warped piece of wax on the planet telling us that he's the genius of the group. Dream on you pathetic sideman.

Brian makes me smile. :P

Micky has always seemed to be the least "out there" member of the band. The interview is pleasant.

great interview, thanks for sharing

Glad ALan and David are reunited with Brian. Podcasts by the authors of the exhaustive and insightful new book "The Beach Boys in Concert: The Complete History of America's Band On Tour and Onstage" @ PrayForSurfBlog .blogspot .com