Poorman’s 15 Minutes of Fame:

Al Jardine
The Beach Boys co-founder
sharing memories and stories

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Tune in as Poorman interviews Al Jardine, American musician who co-founded The Beach Boys, as he shares memories and stories about he and his dear friend & bandmate, Brian Wilson, who passed on June 11, 2025.

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