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Peter Doggett – Surf’s Up – Brian Wilson And The Beach Boys

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Johnny Mindlin

“There are dozens of Beach Boys!” Jack Reiley (Beach Boys manager 1970 to 1973) said: “The Beatles were focussed, strategic, professionally and well-led during the years of their mounting ascendency. During that period, the Beach Boys were divided, unprofessional and … Continue reading →

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Steve Richards – The Prime Ministers: Reflections on Leadership from Wilson to May

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Johnny Mindlin

Steve Richards – Atlantic Books £20 You have to wonder why the office of Prime Minister is so coveted. While many politicians aspire to Number Ten, more or less all the Prime Ministers in this book spent at least some … Continue reading →

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