Brian Wilson

And while we were at it, go to Brian’s Spanish-style mansion in Bel-Air (we knew what it looked like from the pictures of it on the Sunflower album cover) and deliver a copy to him. The songwriter wanted to have Brian produce us in a pro studio.

When I first read this, @bdp24 , I actually thought of Charles Manson/Dennis Wilson/Terry Melcher/and the song Manson sold to The Beach Boys.  But I am not comparing you to Charles Manson, it’s just what it made me think of.

Very interesting sounds like you were around back then.what an opertunity to discus music with one of the greats and thanks for the first hand info. That's what's great about this forum there are people with talent on here that have done many things in thier life and are willing to share.enjoy the history.

IMO, Brian was one of the very few 'geniuses' of modern music.  To my ear, the Beach Boys produced some of the most beautiful, memorable songs of the generation.  RIP

Just now listening to Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Edition on Qobus as I type.  The instrumental tracks are a fresh take on some truly influential sounds.  Good recording if you want some fresh take.  Insturments all come through in this recording.

Brian Wilson and Sly Stone.

Different musical genres (obviously) but a lot in common:

Their songwriting and musical styles created new paths in music that basically did not exist beforehand; their (Top 40) popularity was only a few years each - but their influence on fellow songwriters and musicians spanned decades.

2 musical giants; 2 troubled geniuses. 2 musical legacies that will live on.

RIP to them both.