The ''Pet Sounds'' 50th Anniversary World Tour was a worldwide

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by American musician Brian Wilson held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of

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' album ''

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'' (1966). Scheduled for more than 100 dates, it marks Wilson's final performance of the album. PetSounds2017

Background

Wilson's first (and previous) world tour of ''Pet Sounds'' was in 2000, which later resulted in the live album ''

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'' (2002).

Set list

The following sets were played in Auckland, New Zealand on March 26, 2016. Set one Set two Encore #" All Summer Long" #" Help Me, Rhonda" #"

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" #" Surfin’ USA" #" Fun Fun Fun" #"

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Tour dates

Personnel

Current members: * Brian Wilson – vocals, piano *

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– vocals, guitar, banjo, percussion * Mike D'amico – drums, percussion * Bob Lizik – bass guitar *

Nelson Bragg Nelson Bragg (born August 14, 1961) is an American percussionist, vocalist and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. Biography Nelson Bragg was born in Dover, New Hampshire on August 14, 1961. He played in several bands from 1979 to 19 ...

– vocals, percussion * Probyn Gregory – vocals, guitar, trumpet, french horn, theremin, trombone *

Matt Jardine Matthew Alan Jardine (born December 9, 1966) is an American musician, best known for his work as a vocalist and percussionist for the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. He is the son of original Beach Boy Al Jardine. Biography Jardine is the son of ...

– vocals, guitar, percussion * Rob Bonfiglio – vocals, guitar, percussion ''(substituted for Matt Jardine, then replaced Wonder)'' * Gary Griffin – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone *

Darian Sahanaja Darian Sahanaja (born May 20, 1963) is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and arranger who is best known for co-founding Wondermints in 1992 and playing with Brian Wilson's supporting band since 1999. He has also performed alongside ...

– vocals, keyboards, vibraphone * Paul Von Mertens – vocals, saxophone, flute, clarinet, harmonica *

Blondie Chaplin Terrence William "Blondie" Chaplin (born 7 July 1951) is a South African singer and guitarist from Durban, where he played in the band the Flames in the mid to late 1960s. From 1972 to 1973, he was a member of the Beach Boys and contributed ...

– vocals, guitar, percussion Special Guests: Billy Hinsche – keyboards, vocals Former members: * Nicky Wonder – vocals, guitar ''(died August 6, 2019)'' * Jim Laspesa – vocals, percussion ''(substitute for Nelson Bragg)'' * Casey McDonough – vocals ''(substitute for Matt Jardine)''

Absences and Lineup Changes

Darian was present at the start of the tour in March and April 2016 for the New Zealand, Australia, and Japan shows, but was subsequently absent from the tour. In his absence, various musicians filled in the vocals/keyboards spot. On July 10, 2016, both Billy Hinsche and Darian Sahanaja played the show with Billy playing the first set, Darian playing the second set, and both musicians playing the encore. Darian permanently rejoined the tour in May 2017. In April 2017, Casey McDonough of

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filled in for Matt Jardine for a few shows. For most of 2018 & 2019, Jim Laspesa filled in for Nelson Bragg. In November & December 2018, Rob Bonfiglio filled in for Matt Jardine. In September, 2017, Gary Griffin was absent from the band's shown in Kitchener, Ontario. He returned for future shows after that. On August 6, 2019, Nicky Wonder died at the age of 59. He was replaced by Rob Bonfiglio.

References

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