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13-06-2025
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From One Legend To Another: Elton John Salutes Brian Wilson's Unmatched Legacy
Last Updated: Elton John shared a heartfelt tribute, calling Brian Wilson a 'musical genius' and praising his lasting influence on songwriting and modern music. Elton John has paid a touching tribute to the late Brian Wilson following news of his passing. After Wilson's family announced that the iconic Beach Boys co-founder and legendary singer had died at the age of 82 on June 11, Elton took to Instagram to honour his legacy. The Tiny Dancer singer expressed deep admiration for Wilson's musical genius and influence, calling him a true pioneer in the world of music. Fans around the world joined Elton in mourning the loss of a man whose melodies shaped generations. 'Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him," Elton John's lengthy post began. '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," the post also read. Elton John, a five-time Grammy winner, went on to share how he 'grew to love" Brian Wilson not just for his music, but as a person. He described Wilson as the greatest influence on his songwriting, calling him a 'musical genius and revolutionary." In addition, Elton John praised Wilson for redefining the art of songwriting and leaving a lasting impact on the music world. 'He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever. A true giant," the singer wrote, honouring the legacy of the iconic Beach Boys co-founder. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) Alongside Elton John, several others paid tribute to Brian Wilson on social media, including fellow Beach Boys members Mike Love and Al Jardine, his daughters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, as well as longtime friend Nancy Sinatra. Actor John Stamos, who often toured with the band, also shared a heartfelt message, reflecting the deep impact Wilson had on both music and those who knew him personally. Brian Wilson's family announced his passing on June 11, sharing the news through a heartfelt Instagram post. The message was accompanied by a recent photo of Wilson smiling while seated on a bench. 'We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," the statement read. 'We are at a loss for words right now." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Wilson (@brianwilsonlive) The family requested privacy during their time of mourning, adding, 'We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy." The cause of death has not been disclosed. First Published:
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Paul McCartney, Mike Love, Carnie Wilson, Elton John react to the death of Brian Wilson
Notable reaction to the death of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson at age 82. ___ 'I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now. My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber 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 Mom. I will post something else soon but this is all my hands will let me type. I love you Daddy....I miss so much you already.' — Wilson's daughter, Carnie Wilson, on Instagram. ___ 'Our journey together was filled with moments of brilliance, heartbreak, laughter, complexity and most of all, LOVE . Like all families, we had our ups and downs. But through it all, we never stopped loving each other, and I never stopped being in awe of what he could do when he sat at a piano or his spontaneity in the studio.' — Mike Love, Beach Boy and Wilson cousin, on Instagram. ___ '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." — Paul McCartney, on Instagram. ___ "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." — Bob Dylan, on X. ___ "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. I think the most comforting thought right now is that you are reunited with Carl and Dennis, singing those beautiful harmonies again." — Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine, in a statement. ___ "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. 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." — Elton John, on Instagram. ___ '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.' — Carole King, on Facebook. ___ 'Not only did his songs capture the spirit of youth, joy and longing in ways that still inspire millions of fans around the world, his innovative work in the studio transformed the way musicians record even to this day. Brian made an indelible mark, and our thoughts are with his family in this time of loss.' — Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, in a statement. ___ "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.' — Metallica frontman James Hetfield, in an interview with The Associated Press. ___ '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.' — Questlove, on Instagram. ___ 'The maestro has passed — the man was an open heart with two legs — with an ear that heard the angels. Quite literally. Love and Mercy for you and yours tonight. RIP Brian.' — John Cusack, who played Wilson in the 2014 biopic 'Love & Mercy,' on X. ___ 'Rest in Peace!' — Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, on Instagram. ___ 'Oh no Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week - my world is in mourning. so sad.' — Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, on X. ___ '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.' — Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, on X. ___ 'First Sly, now Brian … this is really just …' — Maggie Rogers wrote on her Instagram Story, adding a heartbreak emoji. ___ 'God bless Brian, peace and love to all the family, peace and love Ringo and Barbara.' — Ringo Starr, on X. ___ 'Anyone who really knows me knows how heart broken 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.' — Sean Ono Lennon, on X. ___ 'SO very sad to hear that our dear friend, inspiration and mentor for decades has passed away. Rest In Peace BRIAN love, Dewey & Gerry' — Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, the only remaining founding members of the band America, on Instagram. ___ 'His cherished music will live forever as he travels through the Universe and beyond. God bless you, sweet Brian. One of the biggest thrills of my life was singing 'California Girls' with Brian.' — Nancy Sinatra, on Instagram. ___ 'To me, Brian Wilson was not merely about surf music, rather a true musical genius toiling away at melding POP into startling sophistication. He will he be missed mightily. xx jc' — John Cale, Velvet Underground musician and producer, on X. ___ 'Brian Wilson was a musical and spiritual giant. His melodies shaped generations, & his soul resonated in every note. I was fortunate to know him; we all were blessed by his genius. Rest peacefully, Brian.' — Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, on X. ___ 'We lost one of the greatest composers and messengers who took jazz harmony, put it to a Chuck Berry beat and made a new genre of music. Some of the best singles in the world. Dennis, Carl and Brian are all together now. Other worlds to sing in.' — Randy Bachman, co-founder of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, on X. ___ 'Sadly, Brian Wilson has passed away. Songwriter, visionary. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful melodies that spanned decades. I'm going to spend the day listening to the Beach Boys and reminiscing.' — Gene Simmons, Kiss co-founder, on X. ___ '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.' — Paul Stanley, Kiss co-founder, on X. ___ "His falsetto voice And iconic vocal blend were the sound of our generation One of the Greatest Songwriters of our time 'God Only Knows' is a classic that has influenced us all! Surfing, cars and chicks! Thanks for the music, Brian !" — David Paich, top session keyboardist and founding member of Toto, on Instagram. ___ 'Words can't express what Brian Wilson meant to me as a songwriter. I was so fortunate to call him a friend. He was a genuine hero who taught me everything I know about music. Rest in peace, my friend.' — Christopher Cross, on X. The Associated Press
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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Elton John, Bob Dylan, John Stamos, John Cusack and More Pay Tribute to Brian Wilson: 'The Maestro Has Passed'
Stars are mourning the death of Brian Wilson after it was announced on Wednesday that he died. He was 82. The family of Wilson, who was a founding member of The Beach Boys, confirmed his death on Instagram, writing: '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 & Mercy.' More from The Hollywood Reporter The Beach Boys Remember Brian Wilson: "He Was the Soul of Our Sound" Ananda Lewis, Former MTV VJ and TV Show Host, Dies at 52 R. Kelly Seeks Release From Prison, Claiming Officers Tried to Have Him Killed by Fellow Inmate Soon after the news broke, celebrities took to social media to share their condolences. Elton John took to Instagram Wednesday, calling Wilson 'the biggest influence on my songwriting ever.' 'Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him,' John said. '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.' I grew to love him as a person,' John continued. 'He was a musical genius and revolutionary. He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever. A true giant.' Bob Dylan posted his condolences on X as well. 'Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I've been listening to him and admiring his genius,' Dylan wrote. 'Rest in peace dear Brian.' John Stamos, who has performed with The Beach Boys, including their appearances on his hit sitcom Full House, shared a tribute on Instagram, which reads in part: '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. 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. And somehow, he turned all of that into music that wrapped itself around the world and made us all feel less alone. I grew up worshipping the Beach Boys, never imagining one day I'd get to play with them, let alone call Brian a friend.' John Cusack, who played Wilson in the biopic Love & Mercy, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, 'The maestro has passed — Brian was a raw open heart with two legs — and an ear that heard the angels — quite literally. He was touched. To see him so happy with his wife Melinda — finally talking about and performing his unfinished masterpiece Smile, (after the release of the astounding Smile sessions) — to hear him be so open about the depth of his struggles so that the telling of his story might help others and take away the stigma of mental health — was to see a triumph of endurance and spirit, love and Mercy.' Love & Mercy director Bill Pohlad also said in a statement to THR, 'Brian was a true genius and I was honored to have gotten to know him a bit in the making of LOVE & MERCY. What an extraordinary artist! I will miss his presence on this earth. So many of his songs come to mind when I think of him. GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT I'D BE WITH OUT (him).' Nancy Sinatra shared on Instagram: 'His cherished music will live forever as he travels through the Universe and beyond. God bless you, sweet Brian. One of the biggest thrills of my life was singing 'California Girls' with Brian.' The Beach Boys themselves shared a tribute on Instagram, writing in part, '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.' Actor Wendell Pierce wrote on X: 'Brian Wilson RIP 82 years old Troubled life Gotta put on Love & Mercy …I was lying in my room And the news came on TV A lotta people out there hurtin' And it really scares me Love and mercy, that's what you need tonight Love and mercy to you and your friends tonight…' Ronnie Wood, a member of the Rolling Stones, also wrote on X: 'Oh no Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week ~ my world is in mourning. So sad.' Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said in a statement: 'Brian Wilson was one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the history of recorded music. Not only did his songs capture the spirit of youth, joy and longing in ways that still inspire millions of fans around the world, his innovative work in the studio transformed the way musicians record even to this day. Brian made an indelible mark, and our thoughts are with his family in this time of loss.' See the tributes below. 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CNN
12-06-2025
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- CNN
Paul McCartney and other stars pay tribute to Brian Wilson
'God Only Knows' how respected Brian Wilson was for his talent. The Beach Boy, whose death at the age of 82 was announced Wednesday, drew online tributes. Paul McCartney shared a series of photos of Wilson, at least one of which was taken by McCartney's late wife Linda McCartney, writing, '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,' the caption read. 'How we will continue without Brian Wilson, 'God Only Knows'. Thank you, Brian. - Paul.' Another legendary musician, Bob Dylan, posted about Wilson on X. 'Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I've been listening to him and admiring his genius,' Dylan wrote. 'Rest in peace dear Brian.' Singer Elton John posted a photo of him and Wilson, writing, '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,' he 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.' The Beach Boys also paid him tribute in a post. '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. Brian Wilson wasn't just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound,' the caption read. '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.'
CNN
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Paul McCartney and other stars pay tribute to Brian Wilson
'God Only Knows' how respected Brian Wilson was for his talent. The Beach Boy, whose death at the age of 82 was announced Wednesday, drew online tributes. Paul McCartney shared a series of photos of Wilson, at least one of which was taken by McCartney's late wife Linda McCartney, writing, '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,' the caption read. 'How we will continue without Brian Wilson, 'God Only Knows'. Thank you, Brian. - Paul.' Another legendary musician, Bob Dylan, posted about Wilson on X. 'Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I've been listening to him and admiring his genius,' Dylan wrote. 'Rest in peace dear Brian.' Singer Elton John posted a photo of him and Wilson, writing, '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,' he 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.' The Beach Boys also paid him tribute in a post. '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. Brian Wilson wasn't just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound,' the caption read. '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.'
