author of "God Only Knows: The Story Of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys And The California Myth"
David Leaf
author of "God Only Knows: The Story Of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys And The California Myth"
About David
David Leaf, born on April 20, 1952, is an American writer, director, and producer recognized for his focus on musical history and biography. Since the late 1970s, he has been associated with Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys, which has significantly influenced his work. In 1978, Leaf published a biography titled The Beach Boys and the California Myth, offering an in-depth look at the band’s internal tensions and family background that had not been previously publicly explored. Music critic Richie Unterberger noted that Leaf was the first author to write extensively and candidly about the Beach Boys. In addition to his work on the Beach Boys, Leaf authored the first authorized biography of the Bee Gees. His recent publication, SMiLE: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson, was released on April 15, 2025, further exemplifying his focus on Brian Wilson's musical career. Leaf's contributions to music writing have been recognized with awards including a Peabody and a WGAW award. Since 2010, he has served as a professor at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, sharing his expertise and experience with students.
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Latest interviews
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Ghost Cult Magazine Podcast
PODCAST: Episode 923 - David Leaf on Brian Wilson’s SMiLE — The Story Behind the Legend
Feb 25, 2026
Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast
Inside Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles with David Leaf
Nov 24, 2025
Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast
Inside Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles with David Leaf
Nov 24, 2025
Why? The Podcast
Why? Episode 378- David Leaf on Brian Wilson
Nov 10, 2025
Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari
David Leaf Remembers Brian and Talks SMiLE Part 2
Sep 6, 2025
Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari
David Leaf Remembers Brian and Talks SMiLE Part 1
Aug 6, 2025
Downtown with Rich Kimball
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 22 (David Leaf, Ed Roland)
Jun 19, 2025
My Rock Moment
"SMiLE: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson" with Writer and Director David Leaf
May 23, 2025
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Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari
3 episodes
Shows
3
Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast
2 episodes
Shows
2
Michael Shelley
2 episodes
Shows
2
Ghost Cult Magazine Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Why? The Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Downtown with Rich Kimball
1 episode
Shows
1
My Rock Moment
1 episode
Shows
1
Care Under Fire
1 episode
Shows
1
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