People remember Brian Wilson after the Beach Boys star died at age 82. Writer David Leaf shared special memories about his friendship with Wilson. Leaf moved to Los Angeles during 1976 to write a book about the musician. He published The Beach Boys and the California Myth two years later. The writer became close friends with Wilson after one important night.
Leaf met Wilson several times during his first months living there. He saw Wilson as a gentle person who seemed defeated. One late night changed everything between them. Harvey Kubernik found Wilson walking dangerously on busy Sunset Boulevard. Kubernik and radio host Rodney Bingenheimer brought Wilson to Leaf's apartment.
Wilson knocked on Leaf's door after midnight and asked for food. Leaf heated up two pizza slices and Wilson ate them quickly. Wilson slept on the couch and woke up around 4 am asking for a ride home. The two men stayed friends for many years after that night. Leaf served as an usher at Wilson's 1995 wedding.
Paul McCartney called Wilson a musical genius with mysterious talent. McCartney said Wilson's songs were simple and brilliant at the same time. He loved Wilson and felt privileged to know him.
Leaf met Wilson several times during his first months living there. He saw Wilson as a gentle person who seemed defeated. One late night changed everything between them. Harvey Kubernik found Wilson walking dangerously on busy Sunset Boulevard. Kubernik and radio host Rodney Bingenheimer brought Wilson to Leaf's apartment.
Wilson knocked on Leaf's door after midnight and asked for food. Leaf heated up two pizza slices and Wilson ate them quickly. Wilson slept on the couch and woke up around 4 am asking for a ride home. The two men stayed friends for many years after that night. Leaf served as an usher at Wilson's 1995 wedding.
Paul McCartney called Wilson a musical genius with mysterious talent. McCartney said Wilson's songs were simple and brilliant at the same time. He loved Wilson and felt privileged to know him.
