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Brian Wilson Signed “That Lucky Old Sun” Album (Maxim Langstaff Collection).
Signed by Brian Wilson in a black felt tip pen.
Provenance: From the Collection of Maxim Langstaff.
Maxim Langstaff is a Grammy and Emmy nominated multi-media writer and storyteller whose creative and editorial work in print, TV, film, radio, and music has reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide. An author, writer, producer, and director, he is recognized for his innovative vision and exceptional versatility and reach, crafting narratives that reflect deep insight into the natural world, and our shared human experience. His new, much anticipated epic novel, WILDHEART has just been completed.
Both a member of The Writer’s Guild and presenter at the Breadloaf Writers Conference, his editorial and creative writing has been published by The New York Times, Philadelphia Enquirer, Gannett, Wildlife Conservation Magazine, Family Circle, PBS, SONY, Disney, and the Wildlife Conservation Society. His new novel WILDHEART is explored (above) in the exclusive interview with award winning producer and writer, Angie Staheli (Finding Patience).
Well known for his acclaimed work with John Denver, Max wrote and produced the Wildlife Concert for both A&E and PBS in 1995, spawning the highest rated music program in cable TV history, two multi-platinum CD sets, and one of the best-selling music videos ever released by SONY, topping the Eagles, Barbra Streisand, and Michael Jackson at the time. It remains one of the best selling prime-time pledge programs in PBShistory.
The creator, writer, and executive producer for both the award winning PBSSeries and companion book Soundbreaking (On Record: the Soundtrack of Our Lives), it is one of the largest multi- media documentary film and book projects ever undertaken. Among his many credits, he produced the multi- media Making of Sergeant Pepper with legendary producer Sir George Martin, including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and Phil Collins. As well, he wrote, produced, and directed the most comprehensive filmed history of the Beatles through the eyes of the one man who signed them, produced their work, and played on their recordings.
His award winning work extends to “Best Film” at the International Wildlife Film festival for Wildlife Crisis, and the “Parents Choice Award” for The Jackfish, a collection of traditional folk songs recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
Many of the greatest pop culture icons of the 20 th century have collaborated with him on projects he has created, written, and produced including: Paul McCartney, Herbie Hancock, Eric Clapton, Brian Wilson, the Bee Gees, Elton John, Clive Davis, John Denver, Joni Mitchell, Dave Brubeck, John Prine, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, Vince Gill, Burt Bacharach, Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Herb Alpert, Steve Winwood, Frankie Vallie, Peter, Paul & Mary, Michael Tilson Thomas, Rascals, Cat Stevens, Dave Mason, Kitty Wells, Public Enemy, Gordon Lightfoot, Steve Cropper, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Earl Scruggs, Robbie Robertson, Gamble & Huff, Hans Zimmer, the Monkees, Smokey Robinson, Ringo Starr, Charlie Louvin, Lieber & Stoller, Sherman Brothers, Paul Anka, Stephen Schwartz, George Benson, Tommy James, Jack White, Glen Campbell, Boston, Roger Waters, Jimmy Jam, Kenny Rogers, Michael Feinstein, Jeff Beck, Carole King, Les Paul, Imogene Heap, Dave Grohl, Vince Gill, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jean Ritchie, Run-DMC, and Willie Nelson. Offered here is his personal collection of items, which he has amassed being in the industry. All of the autographs have been obtained personally by Maxim Langstaff.
Good condition.
Authentication: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.