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Brian Wilson, co-creator of iconic 1960s band The Beach Boys, dies aged 82 Bob Dylan leads tributes to the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson
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Interview from 2011: How music takes Brian Wilson back to the 1960sInterview from 2011: How music takes Brian Wilson back to the 1960s
Brian Wilson, the legendary frontman and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family has announced. Musicians have paid tribute to Brian Wilson, the legendary frontman and co-founder of The Beach Boys, who has died at the age of 82.
"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," his family said in a statement shared online. "We are at a loss for words right now. Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan said he had spent "years" admiring Wilson's "genius" while Sir Elton John described him as a "true giant" who had the "biggest influence" on his songwriting.
"Please respect our privacy at this time as our family [is] grieving. We realise that we are sharing our grief with the world." Wilson's family said they were "heartbroken" and "at a loss for words" to announce his death. Their statement did not give a cause.
The Beach Boys were one of America's biggest bands, whose success rivalled the Beatles in the 1960s.
Born in 1942 and raised in Hawthorne, California, Wilson formed a group with his younger brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine.Born in 1942 and raised in Hawthorne, California, Wilson formed a group with his younger brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine.
They went on to become one of the country's biggest rock bands, The Beach Boys. They went on to sell more than 100 million records globally, according to the group's website.
One of the most commercially successful bands of all time, they have sold more than 100 million records globally, according to the group's website.
Brian Wilson obituary: Troubled genius who wrote most of The Beach Boys' hitsBrian Wilson obituary: Troubled genius who wrote most of The Beach Boys' hits
Music magazine Rolling Stone ranked them at 12 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".Music magazine Rolling Stone ranked them at 12 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".
Wilson churned out dozens of hit singles, including the three number one songs I Get Around, Help Me, Rhonda and Good Vibrations.Wilson churned out dozens of hit singles, including the three number one songs I Get Around, Help Me, Rhonda and Good Vibrations.
He was known for using the recording studio to create unique sounds, especially on the album Pet Sounds, which contributed to his reputation as a music pioneer.He was known for using the recording studio to create unique sounds, especially on the album Pet Sounds, which contributed to his reputation as a music pioneer.
Tributes have been pouring in for the beloved musician.
Frank Sinatra's daughter, Nancy Sinatra, who enjoyed a high-profile music career around the time of The Beach Boys' heyday, shared a picture with Brian Wilson on Instagram.Frank Sinatra's daughter, Nancy Sinatra, who enjoyed a high-profile music career around the time of The Beach Boys' heyday, shared a picture with Brian Wilson on Instagram.
Brian Wilson was a music pioneer
"His cherished music will live forever as he travels through the Universe and beyond," she wrote. "God bless you, sweet Brian.""His cherished music will live forever as he travels through the Universe and beyond," she wrote. "God bless you, sweet Brian."
Brian Wilson was a music pioneer
Mick Fleetwood, of the band Fleetwood Mac, wrote: "Anyone with a musical bone in their body must be grateful for Brian Wilson's genius magical touch !! And greatly saddened of this major worldly loss!!"Mick Fleetwood, of the band Fleetwood Mac, wrote: "Anyone with a musical bone in their body must be grateful for Brian Wilson's genius magical touch !! And greatly saddened of this major worldly loss!!"
Sean Ono Lennon, son of Beatles frontman John Lennon and Yoko Ono, called Wilson the "American Mozart" and a "one of a kind genius from another world".Sean Ono Lennon, son of Beatles frontman John Lennon and Yoko Ono, called Wilson the "American Mozart" and a "one of a kind genius from another world".
"Anyone who really knows me knows how heartbroken I am about Brian Wilson passing," he wrote on X."Anyone who really knows me knows how heartbroken I am about Brian Wilson passing," he wrote on X.
"Not many people influenced me as much as he did. I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him. He was always very kind and generous.""Not many people influenced me as much as he did. I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him. He was always very kind and generous."
Elton John called him a "true giant", while Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood said his "world is in mourning", as he noted that Sly Stone and Wilson both died this week. Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood said his "world is in mourning", as he noted that Sly Stone and Wilson both died this week.
Universal Music Group's chief executive Sir Lucian Grainge called Wilson "one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the history of recorded music".Universal Music Group's chief executive Sir Lucian Grainge called Wilson "one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the history of recorded music".
"If there was a human being who made art out of inexpressible sadness it was Brian Wilson," the musician Questlove wrote in a long tribute on Instagram."If there was a human being who made art out of inexpressible sadness it was Brian Wilson," the musician Questlove wrote in a long tribute on Instagram.
Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of the band the Monkees, wrote of Wilson's passing "his melodies shaped a generation, his harmonies changed the game, and his soul came through in every note".Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of the band the Monkees, wrote of Wilson's passing "his melodies shaped a generation, his harmonies changed the game, and his soul came through in every note".
In a post on X, American singer-songwriter Tom Petty compared Wilson to Beethoven, writing "I don't think there's anything better than that."
Wilson lost his wife Melinda in 2024. The couple had been married for 24 years, and adopted their children Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan and Dash together.Wilson lost his wife Melinda in 2024. The couple had been married for 24 years, and adopted their children Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan and Dash together.
Wilson also had two daughters, Carnie and Wendy, from his first marriage.Wilson also had two daughters, Carnie and Wendy, from his first marriage.
The musician was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic in 1984, according to Forbes, when doctors found evidence that his use of psychedelic drugs had potentially damaged his brain.The musician was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic in 1984, according to Forbes, when doctors found evidence that his use of psychedelic drugs had potentially damaged his brain.
In February 2024 it was revealed he had dementia.In February 2024 it was revealed he had dementia.