AFTER years of battling with mental illness, legendary Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson is back in action again.

Building on the success of the live performances of his "lost" album Smile three years ago, Wilson arrived in the UK on Monday, to unveil That Lucky old Sun - a Narrative, his new masterwork in five movements.

Concerts include The Opera House in Bournemouth on Thursday September 20.

Speaking from his home in Southern California Wilson spoke to Daily Echo entertainments editor Jeremy Miles about the new work, writing, performing and how much he misses his late brothers Dennis and Carl.

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