Brian Wilson: His Life, Legacy, Illnesses, Final Days, and . . . Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the most innovative musical minds of the 20th century, died on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82 Known for blending surf pop with intricate harmonies and groundbreaking studio techniques, Wilson leaves behind a legacy as both a beloved hitmaker and a figure marked by personal struggle
Obituary — Brian Wilson ABC News: Brian Wilson's daughters, stars share emotional tributes to music legend Kansas Reflector: How Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson changed this Kansas journalist’s life BBC: Brian Wilson: iconic images of a Beach Boy's life Variety: Al Jardine Remembers Brian Wilson, and Their Last Meeting: ‘We Had a Good Laugh… I Thought He
Obituary: BRIAN WILSON (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) Brian Wilson, whose crystalline harmonies and studio innovations redefined popular music, died on June 11, 2025, aged eighty-two Known to millions as the creative engine behind the Beach Boys, his early work captured the youthful optimism of California in the early 1960s
Brian Wilson (1942-2025) - Find a Grave Memorial Brian's music, and the harmonies of The Beach Boys, was the inspiration for the musical harmonies in The Beatles' song "Here, There, and Everywhere " Aside from his career in the music industry (though not entirely unrelated) and his family life, he spent many years battling with drug addiction, depression, and schizoaffective disorder
Beach Boys Brian Wilson Dead at 82 - Rolling Stone In 1961, Brian, Dennis, and Carl formed a band with their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine, managed by Murry Wilson; Brian played bass, took many of the lead vocals, and wrote the songs
Brian Wilsons Death Sparks Global Tributes - HuffPost The world came together to mourn Brian Wilson after the Beach Boys co-founder’s death was announced on Wednesday Wilson was 82 “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” Wilson’s family said in a statement shared on social media on Thursday We
Brian Wilson (1942–2025) Outlived the Times He Helped Define The Beach Boys were led by Brian Wilson Indeed, Brian Wilson was the Beach Boys He largely wrote, performed, and produced the recordings they made in the 1960s, from “Surfin’” in 1961 to