dchavez@gaea.DEC (06/16/85)
THE BEACH BOYS, AN AMERICAN BAND
Review By Dale Chavez
This just-released video tape documentary on the Beach Boys makes a fairly
decent effort at portraying the Beach Boys' 20+ year career. One thing I
found a plus is that it is not narrated by a close friend/associate/music
expert, but lets each of them verbalize their own feelings about their
career and associated problems. Brian Wilson speaks openly about his
drug-related recluse and subsequent return to the studio as well as touring
again. The much-publicized alcohol problems of drummer Dennis Wilson are
brought to light by Carl Wilson (though nothing revelating is mentioned).
There is also a lot of concert/tv show footage (possibly too much) that
seems to drag a little. Overall, I'd give the video-tape a rating of 5.5
on a scale of 10. If you enjoy old footage of Beach Boys concerts, or then
this is a must.
Dale Chavez
Colorado Springs, CO.
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Posted: Sun 16-Jun-1985 10:43 MDT
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