Brian Wilson Makes Rare Appearance to Celebrate Beach Boys Doc with Bandmates After Conservatorship Ruling
'The Beach Boys' will stream on Disney+ starting May 24
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Al Jardine, David Marks, Frank Marshall, Brian Wilson, Blondie Chaplin, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston attend the world premiere of Disney+ documentary 'The Beach Boys' at the TLC Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 21, 2024Brian Wilson made his first red carpet appearance with his Beach Boys bandmates on May 21 following the recent conservatorship ruling
Wilson's longtime business manager and longtime manager/publicist were appointed as his two conservators earlier this month
The Beach Boys have been promoting their new Disney+ documentary
Brian Wilson has made his first red carpet-appearance since his conservatorship was approved by a judge earlier this month.
On Tuesday, May 21, Wilson, 81, posed in a wheelchair alongside his Beach Boys bandmates David Marks, 75, Al Jardine, 81, Blondie Chaplin, 72, Mike Love, 83, and Bruce Johnston, 81, while attending the world premiere of the Disney+ documentary The Beach Boys at Hollywood's TLC Chinese Theatre.
Wilson appeared in good spirits as he posed for photographers wearing a green button-up shirt at the event promoting their upcoming doc. "The Beach Boys is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come," per a synopsis.
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"The documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews," it adds.
Wilson's rare appearance came after his family filed for a conservatorship in February, shortly after the legendary musician's wife, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, died at 77 on Jan. 30, 2024. The pair married in 1995.
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Wilson, who co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961, is suffering from a “neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia)” that impedes his ability to properly take care of himself, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
“Following the passing of Brian’s beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation among Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and Brian’s doctors (and consistent with family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we are confirming that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person,” Wilson’s family said in a statement to PEOPLE in February.
“This decision was made to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and Brian and the children living at home will be taken care of and remain in the home where they are cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the house who have been in place for many years helping take care of the family,” the statement added.
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The Beach Boys band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and David Marks in 1962.Related: Elton John, Bob Dylan and More Music Legends Send 80th Birthday Wishes to Brian Wilson
The two conservators — Wilson’s longtime business manager LeeAnn Hard and manager and publicist Jean Sievers — were then approved per a May 9 court filing, as previously reported by PEOPLE. Wilson’s children — Carnie, Wendy, Dakota Rose, Dylan, Delanie Rae, Dash, and Daria — must also be consulted “regarding all material-related healthcare decisions.”
While speaking to BBC Radio 4 earlier this month, Wilson's cousin and bandmate Love assured fans that the legal decision hadn't affected the group's bond.
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“He knows that he needs the help but we’re still able to get together and we’re going to see each other soon,” Love shared. “It’s not so negative as it sounds. As long as he’s cared for properly. He’s seeing his children… He’s being well taken care of.”
“His musical abilities, as long as he’s alive he’ll have those, but he does need medical supervision and care. His wife did take care of that,” Love continued. “It’s a brand new day now and I’m hoping we can do something together — all of us — and it’ll be great.”
The Beach Boys will stream on Disney+ starting May 24.
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