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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
John Stamos shares emotional tribute following death of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson
John Stamos has shared an emotional tribute following the death of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, who passed away at the age of 82. In an Instagram post, the Full House actor wrote: 'Brian Wilson didn't just soundtrack my life… he filled it with color, with wonder, with some of the most unforgettable, emotional, joyful moments I've ever known.' Reflecting on their decades-long friendship, Stamos added, 'It's hard to put into words what it meant to stand beside him, laugh with him, play his music with him. Brian wasn't just a musical genius, he was a gentle, soulful, funny, complex, beautiful man. He heard things no one else could hear. He felt things deeper than most of us ever will.' Stamos's collaboration with the Beach Boys began in the early 1980s, when he was invited to play drums during a live performance of 'Barbara Ann' while still a rising soap star. Their musical relationship continued into his Full House years, and he's now considered an honorary member of the group, often performing live on stage. Wilson's death follows years of health struggles, including auditory hallucinations, deafness, multiple back surgeries, and a dementia diagnosis in 2024. He was just days away from his 83rd birthday. The Beach Boys icon co-founded the California band in 1961 and was the creative force behind hits like 'Good Vibrations,' 'Wouldn't It Be Nice,' and 'Surfin' U.S.A.' Concluding his tribute, Stamos wrote: 'Rest easy, Brian. Thank you for the music. Thank you for the moments. I'll carry them with me—forever. Love, Stamos.' Wilson's family announced his passing on June 11 via social media, saying they were 'heartbroken' and 'at a loss for words.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The night Jersey rock royalty, including Bruce Springsteen, saluted Brian Wilson at PNC
Brian Wilson, the visionary leader of the Beach Boys, passed away at the age of 82, his family announced Wednesday, June 11. Wilson's career included reaching unmatched creative heights of rock 'n' roll artistry, and decades of prolonged bouts of mental illness, where Wilson's public persona was shrouded in mystery. Wilson, who played bass for the Beach Boys' live shows in the early 1960s, successfully returned to concert stages in his later years. His shows with the Beach Boys and solo were always events at the Jersey Shore. None more so than 10 years ago on July 1, 2015, at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Wilson and his backing band, which included Beach Boys Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, played band classics and two new Wilson songs, "No Pier Pressure" and "Runaway Dancer," that summer night. Matt Jardine, Al's son, enchanted with his rendition of "Don't Worry Baby," a song closely associated with Wilson's late brother, Carl Wilson. Wilson introduced "God Only Knows" by saying, "People say it's the best song I ever wrote." He then sang, from behind his keyboards, in a halting, clipped style, which compellingly contrasted against the beautifully lush arrangement of the song. Then the Boss came: Bruce Springsteen sang harmony for "Barbara Ann," and played guitar on "Surfin' U.S.A." He was met by a chorus of "Bruuuuces" by the surprised crowd, which included Pat DiNizio, Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken of the Smithereens. After Springsteen left, Wilson at his white piano performed "Fun, Fun, Fun" and "Love & Mercy" to close the show. "The songs he created with the Beach Boys still give me tears of joy," said Babjak Wednesday afternoon on social media. He greeted Wilson backstage that night. "I'm so glad he created music in my lifetime," Babjak said. Subscribe to for the latest on the New Jersey music scene. Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact Matt Jardine, Al's son, enchanted with his rendition of "Don't Worry Baby," a song closely associated with Wilson's late brother, Carl at cjordan@ This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Jersey rock royalty saluted Brian Wilson, PNC Bank Arts Center
