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From Metallica to McCartney: Which tribute to Brian Wilson truly captured his impact?
Metallica's James Hetfield, Elton John, Carole King, Sting and Paul McCartney are among the music luminaries to pay tribute to the late Brian Wilson. As tributes continue to flow in, who truly captured the impact of the Beach Boys linchpin? In an interview with The Associated Press, Metallica frontman James Hetfield said: 'I think God Only Knows — that song is like one of the best written songs ever — and thank you, Brian, for that. May you rest in peace, we're going to miss you.' On Wednesday, Wilson's family confirmed his death in a statement to Instagram. 'We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,' they wrote. 'Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realise that we are sharing our grief with the world.' Loading Instagram Post Among the outpourings of grief from the music and entertainment industries has been multiple onstage tributes from acts like Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and The Police frontman Sting. 'Today, one of my heroes died,' Sting said during a concert in Germany just hours after the announcement of Wilson's passing. 'I want to sing a song that I love,' The Police frontman said before playing an acoustic rendition of the Beach Boys' God Only Knows. Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong paid tribute to Brian Wilson by releasing a previously unreleased punk-leaning cover of I Get Around, calling it 'one of my all-time favourite songs ever'. He revealed the track had been shelved for years, sharing it on Instagram with a message of thanks. The cover reimagines the 1964 Beach Boys hit with a gritty guitar riff and a faster tempo, honouring Wilson's legacy through a modern punk lens. Paul McCartney took to Instagram, calling Wilson a 'musical genius'. 'Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special. 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. Thank you, Brian. – Paul.' Beach Boy and Wilson's cousin Mike Love, who co-founded the band in 1961 with Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and their friend Al Jardine, has also paid tribute. In a lengthy post on Instagram, he said: 'I'll miss you forever.' 'Brian, you once asked, 'Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?' Now you are timeless,' Love wrote in the post. 'May you rest in the peace you so deeply deserve, surrounded by the heavenly music you helped create. May your spirit soar as high as your falsetto, may your wings spread in effortless flight. 'Thank you for the harmonies, the memories, and the love. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. 'I'll miss you forever, my beloved cousin.' Bruce Springsteen's post across his social media dubbed Wilson 'the most musically inventive voice in all of pop, with an otherworldly ear for harmony'. 'He was also the visionary leader of America's greatest band, the Beach Boys. If there'd been no Beach Boys, there would have been no Racing In The Street. Listen to Summer's Gone from the Beach Boys' last album That's Why God Made The Radio and weep. Farewell, Maestro. Nothing but love and a lovely lasting debt from all of us over here on E Street.' Elton John's tribute named Wilson the 'biggest influence' on his songwriting. 'Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him. He sang Someone Saved My Life Tonight at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was an extraordinary moment for me. I played on his solo records, he sang on my album The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation,' John wrote. 'I grew to love him as a person, and for me, he was the biggest influence on my songwriting ever; he was a musical genius and revolutionary. He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever. A true giant.' Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood wrote on X/Twitter: '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!! My thoughts go out to his family and friends.' Meanwhile, Carole King took to Facebook to share that Wilson was her 'brother in songwriting'. 'Brian Wilson was my friend and my brother in songwriting. We shared a similar sensibility, as evidenced by his 4 over 5 chord under 'Aaaah!' in Good Vibrations and mine under I'm Into Something Good. We once discussed who used it first, and in the end we decided it didn't matter. The world will miss Brian, but we are so lucky to have his music.' John Lennon's son, the genre-blurring musician, producer and avant-garde artist Sean Ono Lennon, wrote his tribute on X/Twitter. 'Anyone who really knows me knows how heartbroken I am about Brian Wilson passing. 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. He was our American Mozart. A one-of-a-kind genius from another world.' Meanwhile, Bob Dylan called him a 'genius' on X/Twitter: 'Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I've been listening to him and admiring his genius. Rest in peace dear Brian.' Kiss co-founder Paul Stanley said Wilson's work will influence generations to come. 'Brian Wilson has died. 'Genius' is a term used too often and too loosely. 'Tortured genius' even more so. Brian's astonishing output of musical brilliance will bring joy while it influences generations to come. Thank you Brian and rest in peace.' Grammy-winning musician, producer, author, filmmaker and cultural commentator Questlove used his tribute to honour Wilson's secret power in songwriting. 'I know Orbison is the king of emo, but man if there was a human being who made art out of inexpressible sadness… damn it was Brian Wilson. 'I hate he went through what he went through to create Pet Sounds (also: Smile outtakes in my North Star) but man — without him I dunno how so many that came after felt safe to express a feeling of sadness that most humans would be otherwise ridiculed or punished for.' From music's hallowed icons to Wilson's longtime familial collaborators, each tribute adds a stitch in the enduring tapestry of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. However, in this journalist's opinion, the most accurate portrayal of Wilson's impact is made clear in a post by his daughter, Carnie Wilson. The 57-year-old wrote on Instagram that he was 'every fibre' of her body. 'I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now. My father @brianwilsonlive was every fibre of my body. He will be remembered by millions and millions until the world ends. 'I am 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 mum. I will post something else soon but this is all my hands will let me type. I love you Daddy … I miss you so much already.'
San Francisco Chronicle
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Love and more pay tribute to Brian Wilson
Billie Joe Armstrong has shared a previously unreleased cover of the Beach Boys ' 'I Get Around' in honor of the late Brian Wilson. The Green Day frontman shared the just-over-two-minute clip on Instagram, explaining that he recorded his rendition of the 1964 song a few years ago, but 'never got to share it.' 'One of my all time favorite songs ever,' Armstrong wrote on the post, which was shared Wednesday, June 11, the same day Wilson died at 82 years old. Wilson's family confirmed the news on social media but did not disclose his cause of death. Wilson was a founding member of Beach Boys, serving as the group's main songwriter, arranger and producer, and was responsible for hits such as 'California Girls' and 'God Only Knows.' 'We are at a loss for words right now,' a statement from Wilson's family shared on social media read. 'Please respect our privacy at this time, as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.' The Hawthorne (Los Angeles County) native had been living under a conservatorship since May 2024 after his wife and longtime manager, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, died. He was suffering from a major neurocognitive disorder that left him unable to care for himself or recognize some of his children. He had six children, two of whom — Carnie and Wendy — went on to form the '90s pop trio Wilson Phillips. Wilson's former Beach Boys bandmate and biological cousin Mike Love gave him a special shoutout during his speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday, June 12. Love was inducted along with South Bay rockers the Doobie Brothers, George Clinton, Ashley Gorley, Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins and Tony Macaulay. 'I especially must thank my cousin Brian Wilson,' he said while onstage at the event hosted at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. 'My first cousin by blood but brother in music, together we set the stage for some of the most successful music collaborations of all times.' Earlier in the day, Beatles musician Paul McCartney expressed his own appreciation for the late musician online. 'Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special,' he wrote on Instagram. 'The notes he heard in his head and passed to us were simple and brilliant at the same time.' Elton John also praised Wilson's artistry on Instagram, calling him a 'musical genius' and noting that he had 'the biggest influence' on his songwriting. Bruce Springsteen echoed the sentiment, describing Wilson as 'the most musically inventive voice in all of pop' on the social media platform. Metallica frontman James Hetfield said in an interview with the Associated Press on Thursday that Wilson is 'one of the most amazing songwriters on the planet,' citing him as a 'huge inspiration.' Even President Donald Trump, who has picked fights with several American musicians over the past few months, including Springsteen, shared a special tribute to the star. "Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys was a true Musical genius, right up there with the greatest, EVER," Trump posted
New York Post
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- New York Post
Beach Boys' Mike Love honors late Brian Wilson at Songwriters Hall of Fame induction: ‘I do feel his presence'
It was a moment of bittersweet vibrations. That was the mood when the Beach Boys frontman Mike Love was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night. The enshrinement at New York's Marriott Marquis came just one day after it was confirmed that his brilliant bandmate — and cousin — Brian Wilson died at 82. While receiving the prestigious honor, Love, 84, paid tribute to Wilson, with whom he co-wrote Beach Boys classics such as 'I Get Around,' 'California Girls' and 'Good Vibrations.' Advertisement 4 'I do feel his presence,' said Love of his Beach Boys bandmate Brian Wilson at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction. Getty Images 4 Together, we set the stage for some of the most successful music collaborations of all time,' said Love of Brian Wilson. Getty Images 'I especially want to thank my cousin Brian Wilson. I believe he's here with us,' he said. Advertisement 'My first cousin by blood but brother in music. Together, we set the stage for some of the most successful music collaborations of all time. I do feel his presence.' Love was inducted by 'Full House' actor John Stamos, who has been an honorary Beach Boy playing drums and guitar with the band for 40 years. Celebrating Love's role in creating 'the sound of a generation' in the '60s, Stamos saluted him as 'a composer whose melodies shaped millions of dreams, including all of us in this room.' 'The man we're honoring tonight didn't just write songs. He painted a Technicolor tableau of the American dream, surfboards, radios, convertibles, speeches, babes, heartbreaks and harmonies,' he continued. 'He made the whole world want to be us, sun-kissed, carefree, full of promise and optimism. His lyrics were cinematic, set to the soundtracks of fellow Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Brian Wilson.' Advertisement 4 Love and John Stamos performed Beach Boys hits 'California Girls,' 'I Get Around,' 'Kokomo' and ''Good Vibrations.' Charles Sykes/Invision/AP After accepting his honor 'with a full heart of gratitude, love and peace,' Love was joined by Stamos for a performance that included the Beach Boys hits 'California Girls,' 'I Get Around,' 'Kokomo' and 'Good Vibrations.' It was Stamos, 61, who told Love that the long-troubled Wilson had died while they were traveling together to New York for the induction ceremony. 'I was with Mike, I got off the plane, and I got the text,' he exclusively told The Post on the red carpet. 'I was like, I said, 'Mike, your cousin passed away,' and his face went blank.' Advertisement 4 Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Carl Wilson formed the Beach Boys in 1961. Getty Images 'And we sat in the car for two and a half hours or so … he didn't say one word,' he continued. 'And I didn't ask him anything, ask him how he was feeling. I knew how he was feeling.' Joining Love in the Songwriters Hall of Fame class of 2025 were funk legend George Clinton, who was inducted by Living Colour; Doobie Brothers Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons, saluted by Garth Brooks; R&B hitmaker Rodney Jerkins (Beyoncé, Whitney Houston), enshrined by Teddy Riley; country chart-topper Ashley Corley, initiated by Dan + Shay; and British tunesmith Tony Macaulay, feted by Debbie Gibson. Meanwhile, 'Wicked' composer Stephen Schwartz received the Johnny Mercer Award, while 'That's So True' singer Gracie Abrams received the Hal David Starlight Award for young songwriters.
Yahoo
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Head to Florida for Stanley Cup Final
Swifties the world over have been rushing to scream 'Take me to Florida' as Taylor Swift and partner Travis Kelce were seen in the southeast for the Stanley Cup Finals. Turning up for Game 4 on Thursday (June 12), the pair were in attendance at Sunrise's Amerant Bank Arena to watch the Edmonton Oilers reign supreme over the Florida Panthers, with the 5-4 result coming via an overtime goal from Leon Draisaitl. More from Billboard Twenty One Pilots Drop New Single, 'The Contract,' Detail North American Tour Dates j-hope Heads to Memphis to Recruit GloRilla for 'Killin' It Girl' Single: Listen Billie Joe Armstrong Shares Unearthed 'I Get Around' Cover in Tribute to Brian Wilson However, with Swift and Kelce in the crowd, ice hockey was of least concern for fans of the musician, with announcers focusing on the pair to describe them as 'musical and sporting royalty.' Likewise, even a photo of the pair taken during the game's second period with Canadian hockey icon Wayne Gretzky failed to overtake the excitement generated by Swift's presence. Per a recent report from People, Swift is currently staying with Kelce at his Florida residence while he's in training for the upcoming NFL season. In February, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end made the decision that he would return to professional football for another season, with the upcoming season set to be his last under contract with the team. Earlier this month, Travis and brother Jason spoke to former professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal on their New Heights podcast, where the NBA icon suggested that Travis could follow in his footsteps of his DJ moniker Diesel and become an opening act for Swift. 'You know what [would be] crazy? You opening up with your girlfriend,' O'Neal suggested. 'Bro, you'd be a f–king star. Ten minutes hyping up the crowd, oh my God.' 'Come on, you know I'm a hype man,' Kelce said while laughing. 'You know I'm a hype man. Get it rocking in there. Have the Swifties bouncing off the walls before T gets out there.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Edinburgh Live
8 hours ago
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- Edinburgh Live
The Beatles legend Paul McCartney's 'deep' choice as 'greatest song ever written'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Sir Paul McCartney has paid a touching tribute to Brian Wilson, labelling one of his songs as "the greatest ever written", in the wake of the Beach Boys icon's death at the age of 82. On Wednesday, the world learned of the sad passing of Wilson through an Instagram post from his family, which stated: "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. 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 and Mercy." As tributes flooded in from around the world for the visionary artist who crafted hits such as I Get Around, Good Vibrations, and God Only Knows, Paul McCartney joined in honouring Brian's indelible impact on the music scene. In a poignant Instagram post, McCartney shared his admiration: "Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special. The notes he heard in his head and passed to us were simple and brilliant at the same time." Adding a personal touch, Paul reflected on his relationship with the music legend: "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.", reports the Mirror US. McCartney, renowned for his own legacy in music with The Beatles, has not shied away from expressing his high regard for the talent of the Beach Boys frontman, reciprocated by Brian's open appreciation for The Beatles' work. Back in 2000, Paul McCartney had the privilege of ushering Brian Wilson into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, saying at the time, "In the '60s, particularly, he wrote some music that when I played it, it made me cry and I don't quite know why. It wasn't necessarily the words or the music, it's just something so deep in it, that there's only certain pieces of music that can do this to me." He continued, praising Wilson with, "I think it's a sign of great genius to be able to do that with a bunch of music and a bunch of notes. And this man, he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, that's for sure." The iconic 'Let It Be' artist has often expressed his adoration for The Beach Boys' classic hit 'God Only Knows', previously hailing it as the "greatest song ever written" during the nineties. Paul echoed this sentiment in 2003 within the pages of Charles Granata's tome 'Wouldn't it Be Nice: Brian Wilson and the Making of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds'. On Radio 1, in an earnest chat back in 2007, McCartney disclosed, "God Only Knows is one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it. It's really just a love song, but it's brilliantly done. It shows the genius of Brian." Born in Inglewood, southern California, in 1942, Brian Wilson captured hearts worldwide through his exceptional songwriting prowess. Their band, which came to be known as The Beach Boys, burst onto the scene with their inaugural track 'Surfin'' released in 1961. His career flourished as he took on multiple roles within the band, including songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist. Some of his most memorable hits include I Get Around, Don't Worry Baby, Good Vibrations and Wouldn't It Be Nice.
