Read this material written about the BBs by Jack. Eye opening to say the least. It's contained in the 15th post into the thread. Confirms a LOT. http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,9651.0.html While it's doubtful we'll see or hear anything about it from 'the Beach Boys'...Brian posted this... "I’m sad to hear about Jack Rieley passing away last Friday. Jack was our manager in the early 1970s and helped us a lot. He wrote the lyrics for “A Day in the Life of a Tree” which blew me away. I also had Jack sing the lead on that one because his voice seemed to fit the song. Jack was a real force on our “Surf’s Up” and “Holland” albums and I’ll always remember his kindness. My thoughts go out to Jack’s family and friends.
– Love and Mercy, Brian " What a terrible loss. Jack's arriving on the scene was one of the VERY BEST things that ever happened for both the Beach Boys and the fans. His guidance made them legit in a fast-changing atmosphere which had left the group fruitlessly gasping in its wake. No way they'd be around and touring today without his understanding, comprehension, knowhow and expertise. And we would likely never have seen or heard BWPS, let alone Smile, if Jack hadn't planted seeds. The worst thing that EVER happened to the Beach Boys? Jack left. And now he's gone for good. I wish I could have thanked him for all he did. Next to Brian...Jack is as important as ANYONE in terms of the group's long-term success. He built a foundation for them that even 'they' couldn't completely fuck up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Diamond Headz" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
