Hi,

This is for anyone who can provide some insight or answer. I have noticed that Dennis othen comes across as reserved during interviews. I saw a video of him presenting a Grammy with Brian and he didn't look very comfortable. I've never seen the energy that I read about. So I'm wondering if there was some shyness there that he overcame with the various substances he used? Thanks

Thanks Judith,

His vulnerability does come through in interviews. I guess that is some of the reserved qualities I see. I've never seen the Good morning show interview. However, the interviews I have seen show an insightfulness that seemed to escape some of the other band members in regards to the direction the band was taking or other issues concerning the times. Its sad to me that he wasn't taken more seriously because I think he could have reenergized the Beach Boys while Brian was gone. Having never met him its hard to put everything together, so your input was greatly appreciated!

Hey,

I must say that I just looked at the GMA interview and while I understand him to say the mike wasn't working he does look rather looped.

"it has been said he looked wasted on an 1980s good morning interview, but his microphone wasnt working."

Neither was his brain or central nervous system that morning - he looked wasted because he **was** wasted.

I agree, it was painful to watch. He could barely sit up.

To get back to my original post, I would like to add that the behavior witnessed during the GMA interview diminishes who he was and and the insight he was able to provide when he was more coherent. I think it is always sad to see someone behaving in such a manner that does not reflect their true personality and unfortuately that's what happens with substance abuse. The debate on this post seems moot since the abuse has been well documented by those who knew him. With that said I don't feel that aspect of his life defined him. His point of view and music was much more. So that goes back to my question regarding his true personality. By the way thanks for the input.

Agreed, it makes you wonder what their management was thinking. But then management did want to perpetuate the myth. Didn't Dennis say something to the affect that if the Beatles had their management they would still be jumping around in Beatle suits.

I think the Fruitcake refers to me as Aussie, and I'm also English

so your all three, fruit cake, an aussie, and english.there wont be much english there.you should go home, your not wanted there. own your own home, that can change, being kicked out of your street, or country. bad reputation for work, that to.so what area do you live?.

Good grief..........I see certain asylums are NOT escape proof.

Only one thing to add after reading the above garbage -

Judither Pad-her-son is a freak and so much idiot person who likes say so many s.h.i.t.s. Why? Because she wants her 15 minute spotlight.

another drop kick to sort out, you can have 15 minuets in the spot light.

So I guess we'll never know if Dennis Wilson was shy. I mean, that IS what this post started out as right?

yes, it seems if you dont agree with them your booed, and abused. well its illeal, and there will be no more blue bambu roo.