Brian Wilson had not been a regular member of The Beach Boys since the late '90s, and his absence was notable during a concert led by Mike Love at the Mountain Winery. The performance paid homage to Wilson after his passing at 82, featuring notable songs that highlighted his compositional brilliance. The show included a video tribute to Wilson, controversially set to Love's own song, Brian's Back, which overshadowed Wilson's legacy with a self-focused presentation. Despite the tribute's intention, the other Beach Boys' contributions were largely overlooked.
Brian Wilson hadn't been a regular member of The Beach Boys since the late '90s. His absence was missed even more when the band performed at the Mountain Winery.
The band's first Bay Area concert since Wilson died showcased music that underscored why he deserves to rank among the most remarkable composers of the 20th century.
A video tribute was played during the show, set to Mike Love's song Brian's Back, which felt like an odd and self-indulgent choice considering the circumstances.
Love seemed to get nearly as much screen time in the Wilson tribute as Wilson himself, while the contributions of other Beach Boys were largely ignored.
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