Ex-Beach Boy Al Jardine on Former Bandmate Mike Love’s Health: “It’s Shocking … He’s Trapped”
Jardine, who's not in regular contact with Love, found himself "speechless" and "really depressed" when he saw the recent footage of Love onstage but knows the Beach Boys frontman doesn't want to stop performing: "He wants to be onstage, but he just doesn’t know how not to do it."
Al Jardine's reaction to footage of Mike Love performing with the Beach Boys at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville was described as "shocking" and "depressing" by the 84-year-old former Beach Boys band member. Jardine, who has a long-standing feud with Love, expressed his concern for his former bandmate's health during the concert, during which Love appeared to be struggling.
Jardine's performance that same night, alongside Bruce Johnston and David Marks, featured appearances from other former Beach Boys members, including Carnie Wilson and Marilyn Wilson. Despite their animosity over the years, Jardine hopes Love doesn't continue to perform, stating that it's "not right" for him. Love, who co-founded the group with his cousins Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, has been battling health issues for some time, including bronchitis and COVID-19.
Jardine's friend and honorary Beach Boys member John Stamos wrote a letter ahead of Sunday's Ryman gig, expressing his hope that Love will continue to perform for many years to come. The Beach Boys have a series of upcoming performances, including shows in Orlando, Florida, Bristol, Virginia, and Enoch, Alberta, Canada.
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