The beach boys are one of the quintessential American Rock bands and their founder, Brian Wilson, stands among the musical greats as a songwriter, producer and arranger. From their early, simple songs of surfing and innocent love to later topics of love and confusion, the band has captivated fans of pure Pop and devotees of art Rock. Death, drugs and madness have stalked the band, but Brian Wilson has survived the horrors to strike out on his own. With newly-recorded and live versions of his masterpieces Pet Sounds and Smile, Brian has re-staked his claim to stand among the titans of Rock history. This is his story, and that of his band. Surf is most definitely up. Maximum Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys is the complete and unauthorised biography of this infamous Rock legend. Featuring spoken word biography, interview segments with Wilson, news clips from different eras and a host of other features - the content is completed via deluxe packaging featuring booklets with rare photos, cardboard slipcase and high spec full colour on body artwork. This CD is the perfect addition to any fan's collection.