Brian Wilson to Be Honored at Grammy Charity Bash

12/01/2004 5:21 PM, Reuters


Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson will be the honoree at music charity group MusiCares' annual pre-Grammys bash in Los Angeles on Feb. 11, organizers said Wednesday.

The 15th annual gala tribute will take place at the Hollywood Palladium, two days before the Grammys. Both events are organized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Its MusiCares charity helps people in the music industry with healthcare needs.

Previous honorees have included Natalie Cole , Bonnie Raitt , Paul Simon , Billy Joel , Elton John and Stevie Wonder.

The once-reclusive Wilson has been back in the spotlight in recent years, touring and recording solo albums, and earlier this year completed "Smile," the aborted follow-up to the Beach Boys' 1966 masterpiece, "Pet Sounds."

Nominees for the 47th annual Grammy Awards will be announced in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. The awards ceremony will take place at the Staples Center.

Reuters/Billboard