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UCR looks at eight fabled rock books that have yet to be released as of December 2022.

David Leaf wrote what's called the definitive book about The Beach Boys Brian Wilson, who overcame mental health issues and addiction to finish Smile.

David Leaf has made documentaries on some of music’s biggest talents, including the Beach Boys, Harry Nilsson, James Brown, Dion and John Lennon. He boasts a Peabody Award (recognizing outstanding public service and achievement in electronic media), a Focal Award (celebrating archival footage), accolades from the Writers Guild of America West and the Exhibitors Award

West Coast Beach Boys fans take note for a special event happening tomorrow (Wednesday, October 12th) at UCLA's Lani Hall. At 4 pm PST, noted writer/producer David Leaf -- author of the newly expanded, God Only Knows: The Story Of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys And The California Myth -- will be on hand for an in-depth chat with Emmy Award winning commentator/journalist Roy Firestone. The chat will benefit the UCLA Herb Albert School of Music. Along with a book signing by Leaf, audience members will be treated to a rare appearance by longtime members of Brian Wilson's legendary band --...

It was 47 years ago today (October 7th, 1975), that John Lennon won his four-year battle against deportation by the U.S. government. Due to his stance against the Vietnam War, Lennon had been under almost constant surveillance from the FBI and the Immigration & Neutralization Service (INS) since his arrival in the U.S. in 1971. Documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act have shown that plans were put into motion to deport Lennon as early as February 4th, 1972. Senator Strom Thurmond issued a memo, classified as secret, claiming Lennon was a threat to the 1972 Republican ...