Beach Boy Dennis Wilson picked up two women hitchhiking in 1968 and that led to the entire Manson family moving into his house, including the patriarch of the family, Charles Manson. And it wasn’t always fun, fun fun. Especially when Dennis Wilson found a bullet that the family left in his bed as a warning sign after he threw them out of his house.
Below are six links to articles about The Beach Boys/Charles Manson connection and one to a video about how Charles Manson’s music made it into the world of mainstream music. Then of course there’s the MBIP Coming Attractions for next week.
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Sunday Links
Inside The Manson Family’s Wild Summer At Beach Boy Drummer Dennis Wilson’s House - This article tells about how Dennis Wilson got involved with the Manson Family and introduced them to The Beach Boys.
Dennis Wilson and Charles Manson Had a Brief and Bizarre Friendship - Another article that details Dennis Wilson’s involvement with Charles Manson and his hand-picked family.
Beach Boy’s Mike Love recalls meeting Charles Manson through bandmate Dennis Wilson for the 1st time - Mike Love, who sang lead on many of The Beach Boys songs talks about meeting Charles Manson in this article.
Charles Manson’s surreal summer with The Beach Boys: Group sex, dumpster diving and rock ’n’ roll - In this article it’s revealed how Dennis Wilson took a vow of silence about his time with the Manson Family.
Charles Manson’s links to The Beach Boys, Guns ’N Roses and the Beatles - Manson had links to other big-time groups including The Beatles and Guns ‘N’ Roses.
Infamous story of The Beach Boys and Murderous Maniac: Charles Manson - More facts and stories about the relationship of Dennis Wilson and Charles Manson.
The Beach Boys and Charles Manson - Opie Radio - Beach Boy Mike Love talks about the Charles Manson/Beach Boys connection.
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MBIP Coming Attractions
Monday: Since tomorrow’s the 4th of July, I’ve got a special Saturday Four On The Fourth special episode. It stars Lou’s Drive-In, Emo’s Dairy Mart, The Spotted Cow and The Ice Cream Shack. Tune in tomorrow for this star-spangled special!
Tuesday: I went to the Twistee Treat for this week’s edition of the Dog Days Of Summer for a cheese dog and a sweet treat!
Wednesday: I think I’ll take a trip downtown and see if Vanna Whitewall is in her bikini since summer is officially here!
Thursday: We’re going to have a Lunch At First Bite post with Bob Gordon, owner of Acme Comics. I’m not sure where we’re going, but we’ll figure that out I’m sure!
Friday: I’m going to go to Pottstown Meat and Deli and pick up something for this week’s Please Grill Me edition!
Saturday: We’ll be taking a trip to Peoria’s past via Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past.
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Sunday Comic
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Related Posts: Sunday Links: National Lampoon’s Vacation, Paul McCartney Turns 80! and The Monterey Pop Festival.