Beach Boys ‘theft’ claim denied
Published October 28th, 2005
A UK auction house has denied claims by the Beach Boys that memorabilia put up for sale was stolen from the band.
Cooper Owen, which is handling the sale of the 28 lots, says the vendor bought the items legitimately from a representative of the band.
Managing director John Collins said: “No proof of theft has been offered.”
Collectors are being offered Wilson and co-writer Mike Love’s contract for the hit Do It Again and personal photographs of the band with late Beatle George Harrison.
Other items up for sale include original test pressings for some of their best known hits including Fun, Fun, Fun and I Get Around.
Asking prices have not been placed on the rarities.
