Beach Boys' Mike Love Says Brian Wilson's Conservatorship Is 'Not So Negative as It Sounds': 'Still Able to Get Together'

Mike Love said his cousin and bandmate's musical abilities are still intact, as is his long-term memory

Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s bandmate Mike Love is speaking out on the benefits of the legendary rocker’s recent conservatorship.

A conservatorship that gives members of Wilson’s inner circle authority over his care and treatment was approved by a judge earlier this month, as the star, 81, is suffering from a “neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia)” that impedes his ability to properly take care of himself, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Wilson’s cousin and bandmate Love, 83, assured fans that all is well, and that the latest legal decisions have not affected their bond.

“He knows that he needs the help but we’re still able to get together and we’re going to see each other soon,” Love said. “It’s not so negative as it sounds. As long as he’s cared for properly. He’s seeing his children… He’s being well taken care of.”

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Love added that Wilson's long-term memory is still intact, as is his musical talent. The musician, who co-founded the group with Wilson in 1961, also said he hopes to one day make new music with his cousin and bandmate (The Beach Boys’ last album, That’s Why God Made the Radio, came out in 2012).

“His musical abilities, as long as he’s alive he’ll have those, but he does need medical supervision and care. His wife did take care of that,” Love said. “It’s a brand new day now and I’m hoping we can do something together — all of us — and it’ll be great.”

Love, Wilson, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston and more are set to appear in the new documentary The Beach Boys, which will stream on Disney+ starting May 24.

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Wilson’s wife Melinda, who had served as his caretaker, died in January, and the conservatorship was filed in February with the full support of his doctors, his seven children and Wilson himself.

“This decision was made to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and Brian and the children living at home will be taken care of and remain in the home where they are cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the house who have been in place for many years helping take care of the family,” his family said in a statement in February.

They added that the singer-songwriter can still "enjoy all of his family and friends and continue to work on current projects as well as participate in any activities he chooses."

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