Brian Wilson’s death has shocked the world of music. His innovative compositions influenced a whole generation of artists and everyone who came after him. That is why it is not surprising that the networks are full of music legends paying tribute to the Californian artist.
Paul McCartney, with whom he maintained a competitive but healthy relationship, has declared that “he loved him”: “The notes he heard in his head and that happened to us were simple and bright at the same time. I was privileged to be close to his brilliant light for a while. ‘Only God knows’ how we will continue without Brian Wilson ». The former Beatle has declared on multiple occasions that ‘God Only Knows’ is his favorite song.
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Sean Ono Lennon, son of John Lennon, describes Wilson as “our American Mozart” and as a “genius from another world.” On the other hand, John Cusack, who acted like him in the movie ‘Love & Mercy’, also get rid of praise towards the producer and composer: «The teacher has gone. Brian was an open heart with two legs and an ear capable of listening to Los Angeles, literally.
Bob Dylan has preferred to go to the point: «I heard the sad news about Brian and I have thought of all the years I have listening to him and admiring his genius. Rest in peace dear Brian ».
Heard The Sad News About Brian Today and Thought About All The Years I’ve Been Listening To Him and Admaring His Genius. Rest in Peace Dear Brian.
– Bob dylan (@bobdylan) June 11, 2025
The rest of The Beach Boys, Al Jardine and Mike Love, also miss their bandmate. Jardine’s note, a childhood friend of the Wilson, is the most beautiful thing you will read today: «I will always feel blessed to have you in our lives during all this time. I think the most comforting thought I can have now is that you have already met with Carl and Dennis, singing those beautiful harmonies again. You were a noble giant who always made me laugh and we will celebrate your music forever. I will miss you, Brian ».
Mike Love, with whom Wilson shared both creative differences and great musical unions, has uploaded a moving video to networks to the sound of the song ‘Brian’s Back’: «Today, the world has lost a genius, and I have lost a blood cousin and a musical partner. It wasn’t just The Beach Boys’ heart, it was also the soul of our sound, ”he said.
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The list of taxes is endless. Nancy Sinatra, Mick Fleetwood, Jeff Rosstock, Primal Scream, The Avalanches, John Cale, Ronnie Wood, Ringo Starr or Questlove have also sent their farewell messages to the beloved author. The latter, especially praised his main masterpiece, ‘Pet Sounds’: “If there was a human being capable of making an inexpressible sadness … without a doubt Brian Wilson was.”
