Mike Love Rejoins The Beach Boys on Stage Amid Health Issues

Mike Love made his first live appearance with The Beach Boys since health issues forced the band to cancel or postpone a series of tour dates celebrating the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds. The 85-year-old Love, the only remaining classic-era Beach Boys member in the touring lineup, joined the band for their concert at PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday night. Before Love took the stage, frequent Beach Boys collaborator John Stamos and his son Christian informed the audience of his presence and addressed his recent health struggles. “He’s been going through some health issues. He’s had to cancel some shows. But he would not miss tonight. We sort of said ‘stay home,’ but he was like, ‘No, I’m going to Cincinnati.'” “It’s what he loves the most. He loves the audience. He loves the music. He knows how important it is to all of you. We’re all here to support him and give him as much love as we can,” Stamos added. Love was then escorted onto the stage, walking gingerly with assistance from Stamos and Christian. He remained seated throughout the concert and contributed only backing vocals, while Stamos, Christian, and guitarist Brian Eichenberger handled most of the lead vocal...