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John Stamos defends Mike Love's live return to the stage

Stamos said Love insists on performing despite what outlets have described as an alarming return to live shows.

On air: Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on The Midday Show
Published 12:45 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

From the show

First reported by Stereogum: “John Stamos Defends Mike Love’s Alarming Live Return: “He Insists On Being On Stage””.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:45 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Mike Love, John Stamos.
BBN covered this story before: Beach Boys' Nashville Ryman show feels like a farewell to fans (October 12).

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StereogumJohn Stamos Defends Mike Love’s Alarming Live Return: “He Insists On Being On Stage”

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWelcome back, and yes, I will be buying whatever Stain-Be-Gone Steve is selling, sleeve included, but first: John Stamos is defending Mike Love's live return.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorStereogum reports Stamos says of Love, quote, he insists on being on stage. The headline calls the return alarming.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorInsists! That is the most romantic thing a performer can do, Gloria, he just keeps showing up in the light.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have heard leaders insist on staying in office. It is rarely described as romantic.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou compared a Beach Boy to a coup.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorComing up later, a question about how old a certain senator would be when his term ends.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDrama Index: seven out of ten, because the stage is still standing and so is he.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI'll accept a seven, provided nobody asks the stage.