Join us for a special evening celebrating the upcoming release of Professor David Leaf's highly anticipated book on SMiLE, set to publish in 2025. The event will feature a captivating performance by members of The Brian Wilson Band, bringing to life the legendary sounds that inspired the book. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience live music and engage with the story behind one of music’s most iconic albums. Mark your calendar for a night of celebration, music, and literary excitement!

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SMiLE: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Brian Wilson is one of popular music's most deeply revered figures, the main creative force behind some of the most cherished recordings in rock history. He was barely out of his teens when he began to create some of the most beloved records ever, which included nine consecutive Gold albums that featured classics like “Surfer Girl,” “In My Room,” “I Get Around,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Help Me Rhonda” and "California Girls"...just to name a handful of the more than two dozen Top 40 hits Brian co-wrote, arranged, produced and performed on with his family band, The Beach Boys.

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Apr 29, 2025

SMiLE: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Aug 31, 2021

BRIAN WILSON: GREATEST HITS LIVE with Special Guests Al Jardine & Blondie Chaplin ·

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