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‘We are sharing our grief with the world’: Brian Wilson’s family announces Beach Boys legend’s death at 82

California dreaming ends.

We Got This Covered · Jun 12, 2025

“The world mourns a genius today”: Bandmates, friends and stars pay tribute to Brian Wilson

Dylan, Elton, Sting and many others mourn his passing

MusicRadar · Jun 12, 2025

Bob Dylan, Sir Elton John, Sir Ringo Starr and more pay tribute to Brian Wilson

A host of musicians, including Bob Dylan, Sir Elton John, Carole King, and Sir Ringo Starr have paid tribute to the late Brian Wilson.

BANG Premier · Jun 12, 2025

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Mike Love pays tribute to Beach Boys bandmate and cousin Brian Wilson

Mike Love pledged he will miss his Beach boys bandmate and cousin Brian Wilson "forever" in a heartfelt tribute.

BANG Premier · Jun 12, 2025

‘He taught the world how to smile’: Brian Wilson bandmates pay tribute along with Bob Dylan, Elton John and more

Beach Boys members Al Jardine and Mike Love give lengthy tributes to late songwriter, with Jardine calling him a ‘humble musical giant’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

Share your tributes and memories of Brian Wilson

We would like to hear your memories of Brian Wilson – whether you met him, or appreciated his work as a musician

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne bandmate admits concern ahead of Black Sabbath’s farewell show

Legendary metal band are preparing to go out with a bang at their final show next month

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

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Beach Boys 'heartbroken' by Brian Wilson's death

The Beach Boys have been left "heartbroken" by "genius" Brian Wilson's death.

BANG Premier · Jun 12, 2025

Decoding Britain's Beach Boys Obsession: Why the UK Fell Harder for Brian Wilson Than the US Did

Discover why Brian Wilson's musical genius resonated more deeply with British audiences than American ones, from Pet Sounds to his cultural legacy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12, 2025

UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe’ American sweets amid cancer concerns

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Urgent warning over ‘unsafe’ American sweets with cancer risks

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Brian Wilson's daughter pays tribute to late Beach Boys co-founder father

Brian Wilson's daughter Carnie Wilson has paid tribute to the late Beach Boys co-founder, admitting she feels "lucky" to have been his daughter and shared a "soul connection with him that will live on always".

BANG Premier · Jun 12, 2025

Weinstein jury still has 1 charge to go after partial verdict in sex crimes retrial

Jurors reached a partial verdict in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Two musical revolutionaries, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, leave life's stage nearly simultaneously

Sometimes death, as life, brings strange symmetries

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

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The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

How visionary Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson changed music – and my life

Brian Wilson, leader, songwriter and producer of the Beach Boys, has passed away at age 82.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Surviving Beach Boys pay tribute to ‘genius’ Brian Wilson

Singer Mike Love said Wilson’s ‘musical gifts were unmatched’ after his cousin’s death aged 82.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Elton John hails Brian Wilson as the 'biggest influence on my songwriting ever' as tributes to Beach Boys genius pour in

Posting on Instagram, Sir Elton said Wilson was ‘always so kind to me’ and ‘the biggest influence on my songwriting ever’

Louder · Jun 12, 2025

"It's purely experimental, with zero regard for commercialism": How Brian Wilson recorded Pet Sounds and reinvented music

Tiring of making frothy pop, the late Brian Wilson threw away his Beach Boys’ template, assembled a battalion of top session players, and began recording an all-time classic

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Louder · Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson interview: "I don’t like SMiLE any more. I got so tired of it and did it so many times I've forgotten it"

The late Brian Wilson on carrying the legend of the Beach Boys, Macca’s tears, and how soft drinks messed him up for years

Reason · Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson Was an Exemplary American

The leader of the Beach Boys is dead, but what he did for his country will resound in our history forever.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson's 10 best tracks (and the stories behind them)

The legendary genius behind The Beach Boys has left behind an incredible legacy of music... here’s our pick of the best

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson describes songwriting process as ‘coming from the heart’ in resurfaced video

Brian Wilson describes his songwriting process as “coming from the heart” in resurfaced footage following his death.

The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2025

Whether wistful or euphoric, Brian Wilson made pop’s most overwhelmingly beautiful music

He was the Beach Boys’ resident genius, seeping melancholy into even peppy teenybopper hits. Beyond all the myths about his life, that brilliance is still intoxicating

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025

Secret examination of agency running Aukus submarine program handed to government – as it happened

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Louder · Jun 11, 2025

"A one-of-a-kind genius from another world": The world of rock reacts to the death of Brian Wilson

Elton John, Mick Fleetwood, Dave Davies, Carole King, Gene Simmons, Keith Richards and many more have paid tribute to the Beach Boys legend

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