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🎙️ Episode Title: Endless Summer, Final Curtain: The Beach Boys, Sly, and the Dark Side of the Dream

Show Notes:

In this episode, we dive deep into the haunting contradictions behind two of America's most iconic bands: The Beach Boys and Sly and the Family Stone. From the sun-soaked harmonies of California to the revolutionary funk-soul anthems of the '70s, both groups brought joy to millions—but beneath the surface lay tragic stories of family conflict, addiction, mental health struggles, and untimely death.

We explore:

• The eerie fate of Dennis Wilson and his connection to Charles Manson
• Brian Wilson’s lifelong battle with mental illness and creative isolation
• Sly Stone’s meteoric rise and heartbreaking descent into drug use and paranoia
• How fame, family, and freedom collided for both bands—with devastating results

This episode is a sonic journey through beauty and darkness, genius and grief. Tune in as we confront the cost of legacy.