No Beach Boys reunion (or what's left of them)
On Brian Wilson's website, he quashes rumours that there will be a Beach Boys reunion tour next year... a rumour possibly somehow encouraged by Mike Love, who tours using the Beach Boys name.
Brian Wilson fans probably think that's a good thing, on the whole, as Mike Love is generally unloved by them.
Here's what it says on Wilson's website:
"Jun 22, 2010
Statement on the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary
As The Beach Boys approach 2011-2012 touring season, which will mark their 50th anniversary as a band, speculation continues to grow among fans and media as to reunion possibilities among all the original surviving members. In response to recent stories Mike Love had the following comments: "The Beach Boys continue to tour approximately 150 shows a year in multiple countries. At this time there are no plans for my cousin Brian to rejoin the tour. He has new solo projects on the horizon and I wish him love and success. We have had some discussions of writing and possibly recording together, but nothing has been planned. I, as I'm sure he is, am proud and honored that The Beach Boys music has endured these 50 years, but felt the need to clarify that there are no current 'reunion' tour plans."