RETHINKING  MIKE LOVE

On another website, there is criticism of myself for liking Mike Love. Why do I do that?

First, of the big three in the mid-60’s each band (Beach Boys, Beatles and Rolling Stones)  had its villan. I did not have any feelings about Mr. Love. However, after a few books and then the internet, I did not realize how much hatred there was for him.

My main support for him is that  in spite of his social skills, I strongly believe that the Beach Boys as a touring and recording band would not exist. Love has been touring with a band for over 50 years. He also makes contact with the local disc jockeys and is the general manager of the band. He plays what the public that is attending want to see and hear.

The last show that the band played in my city was our new  outdoor   venue.  They played 2 hours straight. Few if any breaks occurred. They can only play for a few more years.

The band which also includes Bruce Johnston did a wonderful job, both musically and visually. I am roughly his age and because of a severe infection , I can only be active a few hours a day. At any rate, I had galloping pneumonia, severe sepsis, than a heart attack. I had a near death episode, but survived.

At any rate, within the year, my wife dropped me off at the event and I found my seat. Later, I called my wife, crawled to the car and came home. I got what I wanted. Almost, all the songs were ones that I have heard before. I wanted what the public wanted so that the show would remain a good memory for them and thus myself. It worked. Those beautiful songs that did not surface in the market I can play at home. Mike’s list made many in the audience hyperventilate, laugh, and cry. Mr. Love will live on. I want to apologize for him. Without this person, there may be a band of three musicians with the Beach Boys logo playing in a small Vegas venue for 20 or 30 drunks.

Prof. Joel Snell

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