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2 days ago
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Carnie Wilson Mourns Dad Brian Wilson: ‘I've Never Felt This Kind of Pain Before'
Following the death of Beach Boys frontman and legendary songwriter Brian Wilson at 82, his daughter Carnie Wilson shared a moving tribute to him on social media. 'I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now,' Carnie wrote alongside a photo of her, Brian and sister Wendie. 'My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber of my body. He will be remembered by millions and millions until the world ends.' More from Rolling Stone Al Jardine Pays Tribute to Beach Boys Bandmate Brian Wilson: 'My Brother in Spirit' Elton John Calls Late Brian Wilson 'The Biggest Influence on My Songwriting' Elton John, Carole King, More Remember Brian Wilson: 'His Cherished Music Will Live Forever' She continued, saying she was 'lucky to have been his daughter and had a soul connection with him that will live on always.' 'I've never felt this kind of pain before, but I know he's resting up there in heaven … or maybe playing the piano for Grandma Audree his Mom,' she wrote. At the end of her tribute, she said that she 'will post something else soon but this is all my hands will let me type,' adding, 'I love you Daddy….I miss you so much already.' Brian formed the Beach boys with his younger brothers Dennis and Carl in 1961 with their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. His prolific legacy includes dozens of ubiquitous hit singles with the Beach Boys, including three Number One tracks ('I Get Around,' 'Help Me, Rhonda,' and 'Good Vibrations'). His family announced his death in a statement Wednesday. 'We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,' his family wrote on social media. 'Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.' Wilson's family did not provide a cause of death, but it was revealed in February 2024 that the Beach Boys member was battling dementia. 'The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure,' the band wrote in a statement. 'Brian Wilson wasn't just the heart of the Beach Boys — he was the soul of our sound. The melodies he dreamed up and the emotions he poured into every note changed the course of music forever. His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own. Together, we gave the world the American dream of optimism, joy, and a sense of freedom — music that made people feel good, made them believe in summer and endless possibilities. 'We are heartbroken by his passing,' the group continued. 'We will continue to cherish the timeless music we made together and the joy he brought to millions over the decades. And while we will miss him deeply, his legacy will live on through his songs and in our memories.' 'Brian Wilson, my friend, my classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in spirit, I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as long as you were,' Jardine said in a separate statement to Rolling Stone. 'I think the most comforting thought right now is that you are reunited with Carl and Dennis, singing those beautiful harmonies again. You were a humble giant who always made me laugh and we will celebrate your music forever.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Economic Times
3 days ago
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- Economic Times
Fans heartbroken: Beach Boys' Brian Wilson dies at 82 — you won't believe the legacy he leaves behind
Brian Wilson was the leader of the band Beach Boys. He died at age 82. He made the band very famous in the 1960s. They sold more than 100 million records. Brian had health problems like schizophrenia and dementia. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Wilson's life Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs ( Originally published on Jun 11, 2025 ) The one who helped start the band Beach Boys Brian Wilson , died at age 82. He was the lead singer of the band. His family said they are very sad and want of the biggest rock bands to come up in the USA, the Beach boys was started by three brothers, Brian, Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. They sold more than 100 million records around the world. This made them one of the most successful bands ever, as per the report by Stone ranked Beach Boys the 12th best music artists of all time. However, by 1984, heavy drugs led to brain damage and paranoid schizophrenia in Brian, Forbes reported. In February 2024, people found out Brian had on June 20, 1942 and brought up in the Hawthorne neighbourhood of California, a small town near LA airport, Brian was the oldest among his three siblings. His younger brothers were Dennis and Carl. Their father, Murry Wilson, wanted to be a songwriter but was very strict and said in his 1991 autobiography, Wouldn't It Be Nice: My Own Story, 'Although he saw himself as a loving father who guided his brood with a firm hand, he abused us psychologically and physically, creating wounds that never healed,' as mentioned in the report by the magazine Rolling StoneBrian Wilson was a main signer of the band named Beach Boys in the had schizophrenia and later he was found to have dementia.
