The music world is mourning the loss of Brian Wilson, the legendary co-founder of The Beach Boys, who passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 82.
Tributes have been pouring in from across the industry, with Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood among the first to publicly express his sorrow.
Ronnie, 78, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his grief, especially after losing another music icon just days before. “Oh no Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week ~ my world is in mourning,” he wrote, referring to the recent passing of Sly and the Family Stone’s frontman.
Oh no Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week ~ my world is in mourning 🙏🙏so sad ❤️❤️xx pic.twitter.com/NXPfKzy7Ml
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) June 11, 2025
Country singer Margo Price also took a moment to honor Brian’s legacy. She posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying, “Sending you all love. I’m so grateful for all the beautiful music and compassion he brought into the world.” Her words echo the deep respect and admiration many artists have for the ‘I Get Around’ hitmaker, whose work helped define the sound of a generation.
Sean Ono Lennon, son of Beatles legend John Lennon and artist Yoko Ono, shared his deep personal connection to Brian’s music and influence. “Anyone who really knows me knows how heartbroken I am about Brian Wilson passing,” he wrote. “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..”
Brian Wilson’s impact on music is hard to overstate. As the creative force behind The Beach Boys, he was instrumental in shaping the band’s signature harmonies and groundbreaking albums like Pet Sounds. His innovative approach to songwriting and production earned him a place among the greatest musical minds of the 20th century. Despite struggling with mental health and, later in life, dementia, his creative spirit remained a beacon of inspiration.
His death was confirmed in a statement posted on his official Instagram account. “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 fans around the world revisit his music and remember his genius, the loss of Brian Wilson marks the end of an era. The outpouring of love from fellow musicians and admirers reflects not only his influence but the profound emotional connection people felt to his work.
Brian Wilson tributes continue to roll in, reminding us all of the indelible mark he left on modern music.
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