Short Biography
Van Dyke Parks (born January 3, 1943) is an American composer, arranger, producer, musician, singer, and actor. His work spans six decades, and he has worked with luminaries from Grace Kelly to the Beach Boys and the Byrds, and recently, Loudon Wainwright III and Joanna Newsom. From child actor to f... Read More...
Brian's sunny side up - News.com.au IN the annals of rock improbability, Brian Wilson making such exciting music at the age of 66 surely rates with an athletic Mick Jagger taking the Stones on tour, apparently permanently. And what about the irony of those great melodic duelists of the ...
Beach Boy's rebirth - News.com.au YOU CAN cross the Beach Boys off the list of veteran musical giants likely to reform for a reunion tour. While the Stones never went away, The Who continue to tour with half the original members and even the mighty Led Zeppelin got back together for ...
This week's new CD releases feature goodies from the oldies - Philadelphia Daily News Seasoned pros are leading the pack of new music releases this week. CALIFORNIA WAVES: Building on the classic tune about "That Lucky Old Sun," Brian Wilson has created a charming new sonic suite by the same name ( Capitol, A ), tracking a day and ...