Temple of the Dog to Go on Tour in Honor of Album’s 25th Anniversary

Temple of the Dog
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Five musicians from Seattle – singer Chris Cornell, guitarists Mike McCready and Stone Gossard, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Matt Cameron – got together in 1991 to form a group known as Temple of the Dog. The band released a self-titled LP but never went on tour. Now, in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, they will embark on a five-date tour planned for this fall. Chris Cornell said in a statement that they decided to reunite to pay homage to the band and to see what it would be like to tour together.

Special Editions of Album to Be Released

UMe will release a 25th anniversary edition of the LP on September 30. It was remixed by Brendan O’Brien, who has collaborated with both Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Four versions will be available: a four-CD Super Deluxe package, a double LP, a two-CD set, and a single CD. The CDs are now available for pre-order.

The Super Deluxe and two-CD editions will include five outtakes from the studio, as well as seven demo recordings. The demos include two songs, “Angel of Fire” and “Black Cat,” that did not appear on the album. The Super Deluxe set also includes a DVD with live footage, music videos, and other features.

History of Temple of the Dog

Cornell decided to form Temple of the Dog after his friend and roommate, Andrew Wood, who was the lead singer for Mother Love Bone, died of an overdose. The band included Gossard and Ament, who were also members of Mother Love Bone, McCready, and Cameron, who was a member of Soundgarden along with Cornell. Gossard, Ament, and McCready were also forming a new group at the time that would come to be known as Pearl Jam. Pearl Jam’s lead singer, Eddie Vedder, provided backup vocals for three songs on Temple of the Dog.

Cornell said Temple of the Dog was formed to record an album simply for the band members’ own enjoyment. They were not worried about what anyone except them and their friends would think of it.

Although Temple of the Dog never went on tour in the 1990s, they did perform together several times. They played together in Seattle in November and December 1990. Cornell performed with Pearl Jam for two shows at PJ20 in Wisconsin in 2011 and at Neil Young’s Bridge School benefit show in 2014. Temple of the Dog also played two songs at Benaroya Hall in Seattle last year.

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Temple of the Dog will be performing together only five times on this tour. You can get tickets to see this group from the 1990s with members of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, two of Seattle’s most famous bands. Order tickets today from buyTickets.com.

Temple of the Dog Tour Dates

November 4 – Upper Darby, Pennsylvania at Tower Theatre
November 7 – New York, New York at Madison Square Garden
November 11 – San Francisco, California at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
November 14 – Inglewood, California at The Forum
November 20 – Seattle, Washington at Paramount Theatre

Blink 182’s New Album Replaces Drake’s at Number One; Order Tickets to See Them on Tour from buyTickets.com

Blink-182 performing in concert.
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After Drake’s album Views dominated the Billboard 200 chart for nine straight weeks, Blink 182 succeeded in taking the top spot with their new release, California. This is Blink 182’s first album since Neighborhood was released in 2011 and their first with their new guitarist, Matt Skiba.

California sold 186,000 copies in the first week. Of the 186,000 copies sold, 172,000 were actual album sales. This was the third-best-selling week for a rock album this year.

This is Blink 182’s second Number One release. They first topped the charts in 2001 with Take Off Your Pants and Jacket.

Drake’s Views moved down to the Number Two spot with 117,000 copies sold. Most of those were for streaming equivalent albums. Drake’s nine-week run at the top of the charts was the third-longest for a hip hop album.

Blink 182 and Drake will be setting out soon for tours with dates across the United States and Canada. You can order tickets to see them perform songs from their new albums and older hits from buyTickets.com.

Blink 182 North American Tour Dates (with A Day to Remember and All-American Rejects)

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July 21 and 22 – San Diego, California at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl
July 23 and 24 – Las Vegas, Nevada at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel
July 26 – El Paso, Texas at Don Haskins Center
July 28 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at Chesapeake Energy Arena
July 29 – Dallas, Texas at Gexa Energy Pavilion
July 30 – San Antonio, Texas at AT&T Center
July 31 – Spring, Texas at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 2 – Atlanta, Georgia at Lakewood Amphitheatre
August 3 – Greenville, South Carolina at Bon Secours Wellness Arena
August 5 – West Palm Beach, Florida at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre
August 6 – Tampa, Florida at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at The Florida State Fairgrounds
August 8 – Nashville, Tennessee at Ascend Amphitheater
August 9 – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio at Blossom Music Center
August 10 – Cincinnati, Ohio at Riverbend Music Center
August 12 – Camden, New Jersey at BB&T Pavilion
August 13 – Wantagh, New York at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
August 14 – Holmdel, New Jersey at PNC Bank Arts Center
August 16 – Virginia Beach, Virginia at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
August 17 – Brooklyn, New York at Barclays Center
August 19 – Mansfield, Massachusetts at Xfinity Center

Drake North American Tour Dates

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July 20 – Austin, Texas at Frank Erwin Center
July 21 – Dallas, Texas at American Airlines Center
July 23 – Kansas City, Missouri at Sprint Center
July 24 – Saint Paul, Minnesota at Xcel Energy Center
July 26 and 27 – Chicago, Illinois at United Center
July 28 – Auburn Hills, Michigan at Palace of Auburn Hills
July 31 and August 1 – Toronto, Ontario at Air Canada Centre
August 4, 5, 6, and 8 – New York, New York at Madison Square Garden
August 10 – Boston, Massachusetts at TD Garden
August 12 – Buffalo, New York at First Niagara Center
August 13 – Columbus, Ohio at Nationwide Arena
August 14 – Nashville, Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena
August 16 – Detroit, Michigan at Joe Louis Arena
August 17 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Consol Energy Center
August 19 and 20 – Washington, DC at Verizon Center
August 21 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Wells Fargo Center
August 23 – Greensboro, North Carolina at Greensboro Coliseum
August 25 and 26 – Atlanta, Georgia at Philips Arena
August 27 – Tampa, Florida at Amalie Arena
August 30 – Miami, Florida at American Airlines Arena

Order Tickets to See Britney Spears at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas from buyTickets.com

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Britney Spears is continuing her residency in Last Vegas at The AXIS Auditorium at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The show opened in December 2013 and was popular with both fans and critics. Last year, Spears decided to sign a new contract that extended her concert series through 2017. Get more information and tickets below! Read More

Lynyrd Skynyrd News: Biopic Planned & Tickets for Upcoming Concerts

Lynyrd Skynyrd Biopic in the Works

Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1977.
Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1977.

Artimus Pyle, who played drums with Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1974 to 1991 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is working on a biopic about his time with the band. The film will also explore one of the darkest times in the band’s history: the plane crash that took the lives of six people in 1977, including lead singer and Pyle’s close friend Ronnie Van Zant. The plane crashed after it ran out of fuel following a performance in Greenville, South Carolina.

The film is tentatively called Free Bird. It will be about both the plane crash and Pyle’s relationship with Van Zant, whom he considered a genius and who was like a brother to him. Pyle said he wrote the film because he wanted to tell the story of the band members and their love of music.

He wrote the script for the film with Jared Cohn, who will direct. The biopic will be produced by Cleopatra films and is scheduled to go into production later in 2016.

Free Bird is Pyle’s personal story, not an authorized Lynyrd Skynyrd biopic. The producers have not gotten the rights to use the band’s music and are currently planning to use Pyle’s original music.

Lynyrd Skynyrd continued to release albums and tour in spite of the tragedy, and the band is still going strong. buyTickets.com has tickets for upcoming performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd across the United States. Order tickets today to see this iconic band perform live.

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July 8 – Bonner Springs, Kansas at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater

July 9 – Greenville, Wisconsin at Greenville Lions Park

July 15 – Cincinnati, Ohio at The Shoe at Horseshoe Casino

July 19 – Lewiston, New York at Artpark Amphitheatre

July 21 – Hyannis, Massachusetts at Cape Cod Melody Tent

July 22 – Boston, Massachusetts at Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

July 23 – Big Flats, New York at Budweiser Summer Stage at Tags

July 28 – Clarkston, Michigan at DTE Energy Music Theatre

July 29 – Mount Pleasant, Michigan at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

August 4 – Spring, Texas at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

August 5 – New Orleans, Louisiana at Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square

August 6 – Durant, Oklahoma at Choctaw Casino & Resort

August 9 – Englewood, Colorado at Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre

August 16 – Livermore, California at Wente Vineyards

August 18 – Los Angeles, California at Greek Theatre

August 19 – Las Vegas, Nevada at The Chelsea – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

August 21 – Murphys, California at Ironstone Amphitheatre at Ironstone Vineyards

August 24 – Tacoma, Washington at Emerald Queen Casino

August 26 – Pocatello, Idaho at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre

August 27 – Salt Lake City, Utah at Usana Amphitheatre

buyTickets.com Has Tickets for the Gwen Stefani & Eve Concert Tour

Gwen Stefani in 2011 (Georges Biard)
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Gwen Stefani is planning a summer and fall tour with rapper Eve in support of her new solo album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, which was released in March and has reached Number One on the Billboard 200. The songs on the album combine upbeat melodies with deeply personal lyrics about her recent divorce from Gavin Rossdale.

Making the New Album

Stefani said in an interview with Rolling Stone published on June 17 that she wanted to make music even before her marriage ended but that the heartbreak provided the inspiration she needed to write the songs. Stefani said she is still coping with the pain of her divorce, even a year later.

Stefani worked on another solo album before this one, but it was never released. She said she was pressured to release new music because she was appearing as a coach on The Voice, but she said the music did not feel right, so she opted not to release the album and to write another instead.

Future of No Doubt

Stefani is not sure what the future will hold for No Doubt. The band’s last album, 2012’s Push and Shove, did not sell well. She said she feels that she and Tony Kanal have grown apart musically. She supports the other band members’ decision to work with Davey Havok from AI.

Collaborations with Blake Shelton and Prince

Stefani said being on The Voice opened her mind to other forms of music. She and her boyfriend, country singer Blake Shelton, recorded a duet.

Stefano also discussed her collaborations with Prince with Rolling Stone. She described him as a genius and said he rewrote one of her songs and played on No Doubt’s album Rock Steady. Stefani also sang on one of Prince’s albums.

Upcoming Tour Schedule with Eve

Gwen Stefani is currently planning a tour of the United States and Canada with Eve. The tour will kick off in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 12 and will run through October 16 when it will wrap up in Inglewood, California. Order tickets to see three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Gwen Stefani perform live today from buyTickets.com.

Gwen Stefani & Eve Tour Dates

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July 12 @ Xfinity Center – MA at Mansfield, MA

July 16 @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, VA

July 17 @ Jiffy Lube Live at Bristow, VA

July 19 @ BB&T Pavilion at Camden, NJ

July 21 @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater at Wantagh, NY

July 23 @ PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte at Charlotte, NC

July 24 @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek at Raleigh, NC

July 26 @ MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds at Tampa, FL

July 27 @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre at West Palm Beach, FL

July 29 @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre At Encore Park at Alpharetta, GA

July 31 @ Klipsch Music Center at Noblesville, IN

August 2 @ DTE Energy Music Theatre at Clarkston, MI

August 4 @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre at Toronto, ON

August 6 @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Tinley Park at Tinley Park, IL

August 7 @ Xcel Energy Center at Saint Paul, MN

August 9 @ Riverbend Music Center at Cincinnati, OH

August 10 @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – MO at Maryland Heights, MO

August 12 @ Sprint Center at Kansas City, MO

August 13 @ Gexa Energy Pavilion at Dallas, TX

August 14 @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at Spring, TX

August 16 @ Austin360 Amphitheater at Austin, TX

August 19 @ T-Mobile Arena at Las Vegas, NV

August 20 @ Save Mart Center at Fresno, CA

August 24 @ KeyArena at Seattle, WA

August 25 @ Rogers Arena at Vancouver, BC

October 8 @ Shoreline Amphitheatre – CA at Mountain View, CA

October 15 @ The Forum – Los Angeles at Inglewood, CA

October 16 @ The Forum – Los Angeles at Inglewood, CA

Brady’s Bunch: Tom Brady and His Legal Team File for En Banc Rehearing

TomBrady
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Deflategate might become synonymous with fighting for the “fundamental rights of American workers,” according to an ESPN article stating that Ted Olson, who leads Tom Brady’s legal team, is filing for an en banc rehearing of his four-game suspension. That means that all the judges of the 2nd Circuit Court are requested to rehear the case together. Whether or not it will happen remains to be seen, but Lester Munson, Legal Analyst writing for ESPN, speculates that Brady and his bunch of lawyers and scholars have a bigger goal in mind—the Supreme Court.

Deflategate in the Supreme Court

Why the speculation that Brady might be trying to stand before the highest court in the United States? One reason may be that Olson has garnered several amicus briefs—think of them like letters from a friend in one’s defense. According to Munson, this is common in the Supreme Court but not in lower courts. The argument, according to Olson, is not really about the suspension anymore. Focus has shifted to labor arbitration, and this is another reason Munson speculates that this case is headed for the Supreme Court.

2016 NFL and Tom Brady

Perhaps the 2nd Circuit Court will rehear the case. Perhaps enough of them (four of eight) will decide to rule in Brady’s favor. If this happens, Brady might get to play for the entirety of the 2016 NFL season. Olson is arguing that Goodell made some errors, which include destroying Brady’s cell phone in the course of the Deflategate investigation.

If the 2nd Circuit Court elects not to rehear the case, or if they rehear it and do not overturn the previous ruling, we might in fact see Tom Brady marching his team of lawyers, scholars, professors, and engineers up the steps of the Supreme Court.

Regardless of where this case is finally decided, Patriots fans and fans of the NFL in general can count on one thing: great discounts on NFL tickets from buyTickets.com. All you have to do is use the promo code “FOOTBALL” to save. Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming 2016 NFL season.

Maren Morris Releases Major Label Debut Album and Plans to Tour with Keith Urban

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Maren Morris is a 26-year-old up-and-coming country music singer and songwriter who has already been working in the music business for 15 years. She will soon be opening on tour for Keith Urban and just released her major label debut album, Hero, on June 3.

She enjoys a blend of classic country music inspired by legends such as Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, as well as 1990s pop by artists like Ginuwine. Morris is inspired by the diversity of musical styles and points of view in country music today.

Breaking into the Music Business

Morris grew up in Arlington, Texas and gained confidence at an early age through singing and performing in her community. She began performing in clubs and honky-tonks at the age of 11 and released her first independent album, Walk On, when she was 15. It was followed by All That It Takes in 2007 and Live Wire in 2011. By the time she turned 21, Morris had been touring across the state of Texas for a decade.

Becoming a Professional Songwriter

Morris visited Kacey Musgraves in Nashville several years ago and was inspired to try to become a professional songwriter. She saved money and moved to Nashville three years ago to pursue a songwriting career. She wrote songs for artists such as Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson, but her publisher had trouble figuring out how to pitch many of her songs because they were so unique to her and her experiences.

Morris’ breakthrough hit, “My Church,” is about redemption through the power of the radio. Morris released a five-song EP, Maren Morris, last year. The album was downloaded 2 million times, thanks in large part to frequent playing of “My Church” on country radio stations across the country.

See Maren Morris on Tour with Keith Urban and Brett Eldredge

Maren Morris will be performing with Keith Urban and Brett Eldredge from June 11 through November 19, with concerts planned at venues across the United States. If you would like to see this young country star on a major tour, don’t delay; reserve your tickets from buyTickets today.

Paul McCartney Shares Memories in Virtual Reality Series

Paul McCartney live in Dublin
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Former Beatle Paul McCartney is bringing some of his classic hits to life and sharing insights with fans in a new way through virtual reality technology. He is the subject of six virtual reality mini-documentaries created to promote his new 67-song retrospective album PURE McCartney, which is scheduled to be released on June 10.

Paul McCartney Shares His Thoughts on Music

 

The interviews took place at his home studio in the United Kingdom and were produced by Jaunt Studios, a startup based in Palo Alto, California. Jaunt Studios’ first cinematic virtual reality project was a clip of McCartney performing “Live and Let Die” in concert in November 2014 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. The videos are sponsored by the British Tourist Authority and directed by Tony Kaye, a Grammy Award winner for music video direction. This is Kaye’s first virtual reality project.

 

In the interviews, McCartney talks about his creative process and memories from his career. The clips are brought to life with images of chords, the ocean, art, and stars.

 

The first two segments were released on May 31. In them, McCartney talks about creating his 2007 solo album Dance Tonight and “Coming Up,” a 1980 hit with his band Wings. The films are between three and 11 minutes long and can be viewed as 360-degree videos on Jaunt’s website or in virtual reality through its Android and iOS mobile app. In other interviews, McCartney discusses his relationship with fellow Beatle John Lennon and reflects on the day following the death of Beatles producer George Martin.

 

The 1978 song “Mull of Kintyre” is the first by McCartney that was remixed with Dolby Atmos, technology that is generally used for home theater sound. The other songs featured in the VR films include “My Valentine” and “Early Days.”

The Growth of Virtual Reality

 

Virtual reality technology is becoming increasingly popular. Consumers can choose from smartphone-based systems, such as Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR, and computer-based systems such as Oculus Rift. Google just announced a new platform called Daydream that can improve the visual quality of virtual reality using smartphones. People who use the technology for games are benefiting the most.

 

Industry experts expect that sports and entertainment will be the most popular avenues for non-gaming VR. Some VR studios have signed deals with professional sports leagues and concert promoters to create virtual reality entertainment. Digi-Capital, an advisor to the virtual reality industry, predicts that in 2020, 20 percent of the virtual reality industry’s estimated $30 billion in revenue will come from video content. This will be surpassed only by games and hardware.

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Buy Tickets for Journey & The Doobie Brothers at buyTickets.com

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Journey and the Doobie Brothers, two rock bands who were part of the “San Francisco Sound” in the early 1970s, recently kicked off a 50-city North American tour. They will be performing across the United States with one stop in Canada through August 30 on the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour.

Drummer Steve Smith is performing with Journey for the first time since 1998. He is joining singer Arnel Pineda, lead guitarist Neal Schon, bassist Ross Valory, and keyboard player Jonathan Cain on stage for the tour. The Doobie Brothers’ guitarists Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and John McFee; bassist John Cowan; drummers Tony Pia and Ed Toth; and saxophonist Marc Russo will be performing with former Little Feat keyboardist Bill Payne. A special guest, singer-songwriter and former Traffic guitarist Dave Mason, will also perform in the concerts.

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Journey and Doobie Brothers 2016 Tour Dates

May 28 – Kansas City, Missouri at Sprint Center

May 31 – Rogers, Arkansas at Walmart Amphitheatre

June 2 – Birmingham, Alabama at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

June 4 – Charlotte, North Carolina at PNC Music Pavilion

June 5 – Raleigh, North Carolina at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre

June 8 – Atlanta, Georgia at Lakewood Amphitheatre

June 10 – Tampa, Florida at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

June 11 – West Palm Beach, Florida at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre

June 22 – Bangor, Maine at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion

June 24 – Bethel, New York at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

June 25 – Holmdel, New Jersey at PNC Bank Arts Center

June 27 – Wantagh, New York at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

June 29 – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio at Blossom Music Center

July 1 – Virginia Beach, Virginia at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

July 2 – Bristow, Virginia at Jiffy Lube Live

July 5 – Saratoga Springs, New York at Saratoga Performing Arts Center

July 7 – Toronto, Ontario at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

July 9 – Darien Center, New York at Darien Lakes Performing Center

July 10 – Mansfield, Massachusetts at Xfinity Center

July 13 – Syracuse, New York at Lakeview Amphitheater

July 15 – Camden, NJ at BB&T Pavilion

July 16 – Burgettstown, PA at First Niagara Pavilion

July 27 – Nashville, TN at Ascend Amphitheater

July 30 – Maryland Heights, MO at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

August 2 – Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena

August 4 – Clarkston, MI at DTE Energy Music Theater

August 6 – Omaha, NE at CenturyLink Center

August 7 – Des Moines, IA at Wells Fargo Arena 

August 9 – Saint Paul, MN at Xcel Energy Center

August 11 – Sioux Falls, SD at Denny Sanford Premier Center

August 13 – Tinley Park, IL at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

August 16 – Oklahoma City, OK at Chesapeake Energy Arena

August 17 – North Little Rock, AR at Verizon Arena

August 20 – Denver, CO at Pepsi Center

August 21 – Salt Lake City, UT at Usana Amphitheater

August 23 – Auburn, WA at White River Amphitheater

August 25 – Ridgefield, WA at Sunlight Supply Amphitheater

August 27 – Las Vegas, NV at Mandalay Bay Events Center

August 28 – Inglewood, CA at The Forum (Journey & Santana)

August 30 – Chula Vista, CA at Sleep Train Amphitheater

September 1 – Santa Barbara, CA at Santa Barbara Bowl (Journey Only)

September 2 – Wheatland, CA at Toyota Amphitheater (with Dave Mason)

September 4 – San Francisco, CA at AT&T Park (San Francisco Fest, with Santana & Steve Miller Band)

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Brian Wilson Tours to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys (1965)
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The Beach Boys’ iconic album, Pet Sounds, was released in 1966 and went on to become a classic. Brian Wilson, the driving force behind the project, is marking its 50th anniversary with a tour that is scheduled to continue through the fall.

Wilson took a long break from music and then began performing Pet Sounds live in its entirety in 2001 to overwhelmingly positive reactions from reviewers and fans. He is currently performing with an 11-piece band that includes Al Jardine, an original member of the Beach Boys; his son, Matt; and Blondie Chaplin. They are performing songs from Pet Sounds, as well as Beach Boys hits from before and after the album was released.

Pet Sounds was a radical departure from the Beach Boys’ previous work. It was an album dealing with powerful emotions that combined musical genres in a way that other artists had not attempted. Pet Sounds explores feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and guilt and Wilson’s hope that music could help heal him.

Wilson wrote much of the music for Pet Sounds himself and recorded it with help from session musicians. He collaborated with advertising copywriter Tony Asher, who wrote many of the lyrics with inspiration and guidance from Wilson.

The album includes instruments that were seldom used on rock and roll albums and even some things that were not instruments at all, such as cans and bottles that were used for percussion. Wilson recorded dogs barking and even considered bringing a horse into the studio.

Pet Sounds took 10 months to record and cost $70,000 to produce, making it one of the most expensive albums that had ever been recorded at that time. When Wilson presented Pet Sounds to Capitol Records, executives were disappointed that it did not follow the “fun in the sun” formula of the Beach Boys’ previous hits. Capitol Records was not behind the album and decided to promote a greatest hits compilation instead, to Wilson’s disappointment.

Pet Sounds inspired many other musicians, including the Beatles. Their producer, George Martin, said Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band never would have been recorded without Pet Sounds.

Brian Wilson is currently touring across the United States and performing Pet Sounds live. You can see this legendary artist perform his classic album live by ordering tickets from buyTickets.com. Reserve your seats today.

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