Another thought is how CCR exemplifies a subject I wish I'd never read books about. I enjoyed CCR's music more fully without reading multiple accounts of John Fogerty's treatment of his brother, Tom.
The Kinks, another favorite band based around two brothers, is finally getting the box set treatment, which has spurred both rumors and denunciations of a band reunion. Oasis and Kings of Leon are based around two and three brothers, respectively; both have new albums out, and I'm interested in one of them. Not too many months ago, the Mael brothers' Sparks released their twentieth album, another in a long string of inventive, addictive oddities. And if I were going to be near L.A. next week, I'd be in line for the Carl Wilson Tribute at the Roxy, featuring Carl's nieces, Carnie and Wendy Wilson; his ex-sister-in-law's group, with The Honeys; and Brian Wilson, with whom he was in arguably the greatest brother band in pop history.
The Beach Boys famously achieved their initial success with the involvement of father, Murry Wilson; the degree to which that involvement was positive is debatable. This brings me to consider my own potential for Murry-dom.
Our sons are now in not one, but two bands together.
Some Kind of Steve, seen above, made their debut a few weeks ago at our town's fall festival, and they were superb. Not that I'm impartial.
