Post by kiwisurfer on Mar 13, 2020 18:02:46 GMT -5
Carl suggested that he be allowed to go on a concert tour in lieu of induction, Carl described the job as follows:
"There is a need for Rock and Roll Groups to tour various Army Installations, State Mental Hospitals and Vietnam. The Beach Boys are willing to render their services in touring these installations and institutions. The Armed Forces News has approached the Beach Boys on numerous occasions for their services and interest in touring various Army bases. The Armed Forces News has indicated the need for Rock and Roll groups to donate their services for the servicemen in Vietnam. The Beach Boys are willing to tour any and all Vietnam installations especially since our troops have requested and are desirous in seeing and hearing Rock and Roll groups. We are aware of the expenses involved in these type tours and are willing to render our services without any cost to our State Department. Our theatrical agents can arrange tours of this type under the auspicious [sic] of the State Department and Department of The Army as expeditiously as possible. The Beach Boys are most concerned in touring the State Mental Hospitals and having the various people in these institutions hear and have available Rock and Roll Groups in donating their time.As well as teaching these people the art of music writing, playing, formation of groups and music producing.
"There is a need for Rock and Roll Groups to tour various Army Installations, State Mental Hospitals and Vietnam. The Beach Boys are willing to render their services in touring these installations and institutions. The Armed Forces News has approached the Beach Boys on numerous occasions for their services and interest in touring various Army bases. The Armed Forces News has indicated the need for Rock and Roll groups to donate their services for the servicemen in Vietnam. The Beach Boys are willing to tour any and all Vietnam installations especially since our troops have requested and are desirous in seeing and hearing Rock and Roll groups. We are aware of the expenses involved in these type tours and are willing to render our services without any cost to our State Department. Our theatrical agents can arrange tours of this type under the auspicious [sic] of the State Department and Department of The Army as expeditiously as possible. The Beach Boys are most concerned in touring the State Mental Hospitals and having the various people in these institutions hear and have available Rock and Roll Groups in donating their time.As well as teaching these people the art of music writing, playing, formation of groups and music producing.