Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Mike Love
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Jan 1, 2025 
Mike Love, the iconic co-founder of the Beach Boys, shares tales from the band's storied past, including a surreal performance at a UNICEF show where he mingled with legends like John Lennon and Marlon Brando. He delves into the evolution of surf music, its cultural significance, and the band's innovative harmonies that shaped their sound. Love also reflects on the transformative power of meditation, personal growth through music, and how family bonds intertwine with artistic expression, revealing the emotional journeys behind classic hits.
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Breakfast with Brando
- Mike Love recounts a memorable encounter with Marlon Brando after a UNICEF show in Paris in 1967.
- Brando invited Love to breakfast, and they later attended a party hosted by "bejeweled ladies."
Maharishi's Meditation
- Following the Paris trip, Dennis Wilson urged Love to return for meditation lessons with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
- Love, already interested in meditation, had attended a lecture by Jerry Jarvis, a prominent TM teacher.
Beach Boys in India
- The Beach Boys, including Carl, Al, Dennis, and Mike, learned to meditate from Maharishi.
- Love later attended a seminar in India with the Beatles, where they celebrated their birthdays together.
