Brian Wilson has revealed plans to make a rock ‘n’ roll album next year.

Talking to The Sun the pop legend revealed that he will not cover Beach Boys songs again, nor make another concept album like last year’s Smile.

Sixty-three-year-old Wilson said he intends a rock ‘n’ roll album to be his next release. “Rock ‘n’ roll is music brought to a height of excitement and exuberance,??? he enthused to the paper. “My album would be more 1960’s rock ‘n’ roll, like Phil Spector, than 1950’s Elvis style.???

“There are a couple of songs I am writing, although I don’t have any words yet,??? he continued. “I will be doing all the music and lyrics. It will be me and my back up band playing the songs on the record.???

The singer also revealed that his favourite band in recent years are the UK’s Magic Numbers. Asked about his health at the moment, he explained: “My health is about average – I’m not in real good shape or real bad shape, I’m in real medium shape.???