Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82
Brian Wilson, one of the founders of the Beach Boys, has died. He was 82. Wilson’s family announced his death on X as well as other social media accounts on June 11. “We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved…
Brian Wilson, one of the founders of the Beach Boys, has died. He was 82.
Wilson’s family announced his death on X as well as other social media accounts on June 11.
“We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,” the post read. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving. “We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”
Wilson was responsible for such summer anthems as “Good Vibrations” and “California Girls” which propelled him as one of the most influential recording artists, the Associated Press reported.
The Beach Boys rose to fame in the 1960s and were voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
The original lineup was Wilson as songwriter, co-lead vocalist, keyboardist and bass guitarist; brothers, Dennis and Carl Wilson; cousin Mike Love; and friend Al Jardine, per