Everyone knows the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson has been known to put out an independent album or two, but on the brink of their 2012 Beach Boys tour of 50+ dates, however the day before the tour was to start I managed to snag some interview time with Al Jardine about his new solo album– in which the BeachBoys participated.
The first solo album from iconic Rock Hall of Famer, Beach Boy – Al Jardine with guests: Neil Young, Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, Steve Miller, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Glen Campbell, Flea , America , Alec Baldwin…and more!!!
A veteran of the music industry, Jardine is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a proud recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The album showcases Al Jardine’s personal style while evoking the classic sound of the Beach Boys, who are reuniting for their 50th anniversary tour this summer. This is the first time the group has toured together with Brian Wilson in 20 years.
The collection, A Postcard from California, was largely penned by Al Jardine and features a regular “who’s who” of classic rock and popular music royalty. Jardine was joined in the studio by a steady and willing stream of famous friends, including Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Steve Miller, Glen Campbell, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America, Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Alec Baldwin, and John Stamos. Completing the generational span, Jardine’s sons, Matthew and Adam, are also heard on vocal harmonies
When Jardine showed up at Fingerprints in Long Beach, CA on 4/21 to do a Q&A and play a few tunes, the place was PACKED. Thanks to Robo Records and PR Squared (and Marianne Jardine— Al’s wife) I was able to get the time to sit down with Al to talk about his inspiration, the tour and many other topics.
Here’s the podcast:
This photo below does not begin to show the size of the crowd– but we were 1/3 back from the stage!!
For Beach Boy Tour Dates, check their site: www.thebeachboys.com.
For more information on Al Jardine, his life with the Beach Boys and also his solo album, A Postcard from California,
http://www.aljardine.com/
Tickets to the BeachBoys or a copy of Al Jardine’s solo album would make a GREAT Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift. So plan ahead!!
Stevie Wilson,
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Wonderful review of Alan Jardine. We love “A Postcard From California”. Everyone needs a copy in their collection.
Love Al,
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