Paul McCartney posted a tribute to Brain Wilson, paying homage to one of pop’s all-time great songwriters, whom he’d often called a major influence on his own music.
“Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special,” McCartney wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “The notes he heard in his head and passed to us were simple and brilliant at the same time. I loved him, and was privileged to be around his bright shining light for a little while. How we will continue without Brian Wilson, ‘God Only Knows.’”
Wilson’s family had confirmed Wednesday that Wilson had died at age 82. “We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world,” his family wrote. “Love & Mercy.”
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“Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special,” McCartney wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “The notes he heard in his head and passed to us were simple and brilliant at the same time. I loved him, and was privileged to be around his bright shining light for a little while. How we will continue without Brian Wilson, ‘God Only Knows.’”
Wilson’s family had confirmed Wednesday that Wilson had died at age 82. “We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world,” his family wrote. “Love & Mercy.”
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McCartney had long spoken of Wilson’s influence on his and the Beatles’ songwriting,...
- 6/12/2025
- by Ethan Millman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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We have sad news from the world of music today, as iconic singer-songwriter Brian Wilson has passed away at the age of 82.
A founding member of the Beach Boys, Wilson wrote and performed some of the most beloved songs in the history of rock music.
Word of his passing comes courtesy of Wilson’s family, who shared the news on Instagram moments ago:
Musician Brain Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Pantages Theatre on May 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Brian Wilson’s family announces passing of music icon
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” their statement read.
“We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
The family...
We have sad news from the world of music today, as iconic singer-songwriter Brian Wilson has passed away at the age of 82.
A founding member of the Beach Boys, Wilson wrote and performed some of the most beloved songs in the history of rock music.
Word of his passing comes courtesy of Wilson’s family, who shared the news on Instagram moments ago:
Musician Brain Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Pantages Theatre on May 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Brian Wilson’s family announces passing of music icon
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” their statement read.
“We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
The family...
- 6/11/2025
- by Tyler Johnson
- The Hollywood Gossip
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