The Beach Boys Founder Brian Wilson Dead At 82

[Ruffhowse]

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/beach-boys-founder-brian-wilson-dead_n_6849b331e4b0f2259d608021

Brian Wilson, one of the founding members of the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” a statement on Wilson’s Instagram reads. “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”

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[Torchlight]

1. So it begins

for me. I've hit that age where I've expected the small cabal of my favorite artists and musicians to play off into the final coda. Brian Wilson is the first one of them to hit that dark note.

As an aside, it was his (relatively) recent LP, No Pier Pressure that pulled him up into my Top 10 (now a Top 9).

[NewHendoLib]

8. Agreed. I've watching many of my jazz and other genre

Musicians dropping like flies the last decade. All of The Band, John Prine, so many others. As a nearly 70 year old, it is inevitable to have so many music heroes leaving the world

[FalloutShelter]

2. Brian Wilson was an authentic genius.

RIP

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[Lulu KC]

21. One of the best albums ever made IMHO

And there is no way to listen to Caroline No without shedding a few tears.

[FalloutShelter]

22. Agreed.

The Beatles have said, had there been no Pet Sounds, there would not have been a Sgt. Peppers.

[hamsterjill]

3. I grew up listening to the Beach Boys

Muscle cars, bikinis and Beach Boys.

I am sorry to learn of his passing and send condolences to his friends, fans and family.

[LudwigPastorius]

4. _

[Bengus81]

20. I like all the usual well played songs off of Pet Sounds but my fav is Here Today.

Great song,great lyrics great staccato.

[BumRushDaShow]

5. Just looked at my phone to stick on its dock

and saw the breaking banner from multiple sources.

There is a whole generation in that age group who were they trend and style-setters. The Beach Boys definitely patented a "sound" that was all their own (with all those who tried to copy it).

R.I.P.

ETA - they had so many popular songs but will add this here -

[LakeVermilion]

6. RIP, Brian Wilson

He opened up a new world for many.

[bmichaelh]

7. Pet Sounds

Pet Sounds was a pioneering album.

One time, it was ranked #2 by Rolling Stone.

Even though it is a commercial, this is a clip of multiple musical artists singing parts of God Only Knows.

[maxsolomon]

9. RIP Troubled Genius.

In case you're wondering, I will respect their privacy. I wouldn't know how to disrespect their privacy if I wanted to!

[twodogsbarking]

10. The Beach Boys sold sweaters. They also made music. Thanks guys.

[Canada Kid]

11. So sorry to hear this...end of an era.

They were supposed to do a benefit concert here in Montreal in a couple of weeks.

[MIButterfly]

12. Oh no.

He was very talented and a bit of a tortured soul. RIP, Brian Wilson. Sing with the angels.

[Richard D]

13. The soundtrack of my childhood.

[LudwigPastorius]

14. _

[area51]

15. RIP

[VanceFan]

16. Another one gone

Paul McCartney - “It was later…it was Pet Sounds that blew me out of the water. First of all, it was Brian’s writing. I love the album so much. I’ve just bought my kids each a copy of it for their education in life—I figure no one is educated musically ’til they’ve heard that album. I was into the writing and the songs."

[Xoan]

17. RIP

[Fla Dem]

18. The Beach Boys, one of the 1st groups I totally loved. RIP Brian,

I'd just started HS when they came on the scene. They were everything. Fun, fun, fun !

[iluvtennis]

19. My aunt used to say the "famous people"always depart in 3's. We just lost Sly the other day and now Brian Wilson.

May Brian Wilson Rest in Peace and May his Memory be a Blessing.

[valleyrogue]

23. That one hurts

because that music, which is timeless, was the soundtrack of the baby boomers' youth including mine. Brian had so many tragedies; the poor man couldn't catch a break. He was a survivor, and I am sure every day he asked himself how he ended up outliving his brothers and making it to old age.

Brian Wilson will never be forgotten.