Above / Mike Love celebrates his new book at an Anderson’s Bookshop special event, just steps from the new Anderson’s Toyshop along Jefferson Avenue in downtown Naperville.
Surfboards, California girls, sunny beaches, go-fast cars, huarache sandals – and the catchy songs of a generation can all be traced to one of America’s most popular bands: The Beach Boys.
Meet Mike Love on October 10 in downtown Naperville
Next month, Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville is proud to welcome Mike Love, a founding member of that truly iconic band. Love will present his memoir Good Vibrations. What a story, what a life!
This Anderson’s event will be a signing line-only program at 7PM Mon., Oct. 10, at Anderson’s Bookshop.
Tickets are available with the purchase of the author’s featured book at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in the heart of Naperville (630) 355-2665 or visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Good Vibrations at 50
Mike Love tells the story of his legendary, raucous, and ultimately triumphant five-decade career as the front man of The Beach Boys, the most popular American band in history — timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Good Vibrations.
As a founding member of The Beach Boys, Love has spent an extraordinary 55 years, and counting, as the group’s lead singer and one of its principal lyricists. The Beach Boys, from their California roots to their international fame, are a unique American story — one of overnight success and age-defying longevity; of musical genius and reckless self-destruction; of spirituality, betrayal, and forgiveness — and Love is the only band member to be part of it each and every step. His own story has never been fully told, of how a sheet-metal apprentice became the quintessential front man for America’s most successful rock band, singing in more than 5,600 concerts in 26 countries.
Love describes the stories behind his lyrics for pop classics such as “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls,” “Surfin’ USA,” and “Kokomo,” while providing vivid portraits of the turbulent lives of his three gifted cousins, Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson. His partnership with Brian has few equals in American pop music, though Mike has carved out a legacy of his own — he co-wrote the lyrics to 11 of the 12 original Beach Boy songs that were top 10 hits while providing the lead vocals on 10 of them. The band’s unprecedented durability also provides a glimpse into America’s changing cultural mores over the past half century, while Love himself has experienced both the diabolical and the divine — from Charles Manson’s “family” threatening his life to Maharishi instilling it with peace. A husband, a father, and an avid environmentalist, Love has written a book that is as rich and layered as the Beach Boy harmonies themselves.
Brief Bio of Mike Love
Mike Love is a founding member of The Beach Boys, considered to be the most popular American band in history, with 13 Gold Albums, 55 top-100 singles, and four #1 hits. Love has been the lead singer of the group one of its principal lyricists since its inception in 1961. His credits include such pop classics as “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls,” “I Get Around,” “Fun Fun Fun,” and “Kokomo.” Love has received an Ella Award for his song writing, and, as part of The Beach Boys, he is a member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the Vocal Group Hall of Fame; and has received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Co-writer James S. Hirsch is a journalist and New York Times bestselling author whose books include biographies of Willie Mays and Rubin “Hurricane” Carter and examinations of military issues, the health care system, and global philanthropy. Hirsch won the Christopher Award for Walk in Their Shoes: Can One Person Change the World. Hirsh will not be joining Love at the October Anderson’s event.
Anderson’s Bookshops
Sponsoring this upcoming program is Anderson’s Bookshops, specializing in book sales, author events, booksignings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. Based in downtown Naperville, the store has grown with the community ever since. Additional locations include downtown Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street (630)-963-2665, and in La Grange at 26 S. La Grange Rd. (708) 582-6353. 2009. Anderson’s also just opened a new toy store, Anderson’s Toyshop, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville.
For updates and more events, visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
News submitted by Candace Purdom, Publicity and Events, for Anderson’s Bookshop.
