As the Beach Boys’ wistful guiding light, Brian Wilson was one of the first popular musicians to grasp that rock ’n roll could be more than just fodder for teenagers.

The Beach Boys have a new orchestral album, and Mike Love tells Andrew Arthur he’s not on bad terms with Brian Wilson.

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From vintage family entertainers, to gossamer pop stars via angst-slathered indie rockers, this year’s Live at the Marquee line-up is among the most eclectic yet.

Former Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson is to play Cork's Live at the Marquee on Friday, July 4.