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In reply to the discussion: Beach Boys' Bruce Johnston says you're "fucked" if "asshole" Obama gets a second term. Fun Fun Fun! [View all]Zambero
(9,974 posts)Johnston is a born silver-spooner (and consumate one-percenter) whose musical career consisting of B-grade early 60's car songs would have faded out decades ago had he not gotten the call to be an onstage stand-in for Brian Wilson, who had retired as a touring member in 1965. Oh, I almost forgot that he wrote Barry Manilow's "I Write the Songs". Great stuff, huh? Bruce does not have a rock & roll bone in his body, and contributes nothing noteworthy to the band's repertoire ("Disney Girls" was a tragic waste of vinyl groove space and almost ruined the "Surfs Up" album). Given his recent remarks, it comes as no surprise that he has been able to co-exist with fellow asshole Mike Love as part of their bogus Beach Boys road show during the past 15 years or so. At least Love has an arguable degree of talent, as a lyricist, front man, and key element of the classic BB's vocal blend. Why bring all of this up? Because by virtue of being there Johnston was in a position to spout out his stupid remarks, and not because he is a Beach Boy of any standing as are the other 4 performing members on the current tour. For remaining dates, I'm hoping that Johnston gets a loud chorus of well-deserved boos during the band intros. Some in the audience may well believe that he is indeed "fucked".