Baxie talks to author/filmmaker David Leaf. For more the last 47 years David has been the trusted friend and biographer for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. In his latest book “SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson” recounts the story of pop music’s greatest lost album and how it came back to life. This is the single greatest story in the history of pop music. And David Leaf, who also made the brilliant documentary “Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE” (2004), has done an incredible job of diving even deeper into the story. It’s an amazing conversation! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! 

Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie's Musical Podcast: David Leaf, "Smile: The Rise, Fall, & Resurrection of Brian Wilson"

Baxie talks to author/filmmaker David Leaf. For more the last 47 years David has been the trusted friend and biographer for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. In his latest book “SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson” recounts the story of pop music’s greatest lost album and how it came back to life. This is the single greatest story in the history of pop music. And David Leaf, who also made the brilliant documentary “Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE” (2004), has done an incredible job of diving even deeper into the story. It’s an amazing conversation! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app!

Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

(Ep. #241) David Leaf: "SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, & Resurrection of Brian Wilson

Days after Brian Wilson passed away - and on his birthday - his biographer and good friend David Leaf returned for part one of a special two-part episode. David shares his recollections of Brian's challenging recent years. It's group therapy for David and hosts Mark and Phil, as they discuss how Brian made the world a better place, stepping out of The Beatles' shadow, did the obits really "get" Brian, more insight into why SMiLE was shelved, and they ask, "Did Brian's ambitions really die with SMiLE?" Of course, we also talk to David about his great new book on the saga of that legendary album.

David Leaf Remembers Brian and Talks SMiLE Part 1

Part two of our chat with Brian biographer and friend David Leaf - whose latest book is SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson - recorded days after Brian's passing. Here we ask, was it right for The Beach Boys to include out-of-context Smile tracks on albums after the project collapsed, and play them live? David elaborates on his role on the group's 1990s box sets - and the reasons for their delays. We measure Beach Boys fans vs. Brianistas and bemoan the Disney documentary. David recalls the last song Brian requested on David's final visit - you'd be surprised what it is! Have a listen to hear stories the estimable Mr. Leaf has not shared anywhere else.    

David Leaf Remembers Brian and Talks SMiLE Part 2

Baxie talks to music legends, up and coming artists, producers, authors, record executives, and more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on Rock102.com!

Rock 102 Morning Show Podcasts - Rock 102 - 102.1 WAQY-FM Springfield, Ma!  Bax & Nagle Daily Show Podcast, Baxie’s Musical Podcasts, Steve Nagle Minds Your Business.

A podcast about America's band hosted by Mark Dillon, author of Fifty Sides of The Beach Boys, and Phil Miglioratti, host of the Pray for Surf blog.

New tracks tagged #David Leaf