Brian Wilson Reflects on New Biopic, 'Love & Mercy' - KQED

Brian Wilson turns 73 this summer, but he’s not slowing down. The former Beach Boy has released “No Pier Pressure,” his 11th solo album, he’s rehearsing for a world tour, and this month the Wilson biopic “ Love & Mercy ” hits theaters, telling a deeply personal tale that’s not all fun, fun, fun. Before we go any further, be aware that Wilson is not exactly a huge fan of interviews. While many celebrities have no problem engaging in lengthy discourse about themselves and their art, one gets the feeling that Wilson is far more interested in simply making music. Or eating a melted cheese sandwich. He loves a melted cheese sandwich. Having said that, Wilson has his own unique charm. “Love & Mercy” delves deeply into his life, examining his struggles with mental illness and drug abuse, his years under the care of controversial psychotherapist Dr. Eugene Landy, his relationship with second wife Melinda — they met in 1986,... The Wilsons live with their five kids and 12 dogs in a big, but far from ostentatious, house in a gated Beverly Hills community. Upstairs is Brian’s music room. There are gold records, still crated, leaning against the wall, along with a portrait of his late brother, Carl, whose soaring, sweet high tenor voice graced many a Beach Boys hit. Source: ww2.kqed.org