The friends of Brian Wilson as well as stars and colleagues commemorate the musician. After his family confirmed his death on Wednesday (June 11th), Mick Fleetwood, Elton John, Nancy Sinatra and Sean Ono Lennon were one of the stars who reminded the worshiped front man of the Beach Boys.
“We are inconsolable to have to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson died. We are currently speechless,” they wrote. “Please respect our privacy during this time because our family mourn. We are aware that we share our grief with the whole world.”
Star’s memory Brian Wilson: This is how Elton reacts John
Elton John shared a portrait of the two and remembered how he sang in 2003 at a tribut show “Someone Saved My Life Tonight”. “I played on his solo albums, he sang on my album, The Union ‘and even performed for my AIDS Foundation,” wrote John.
“I learned to love him as a person, and for me he was the greatest impact on my songwriting; he was a musical genius and a revolutionary. He redefined the rules of songwriting and shaped the music forever. A true giant.”
Ronnie Wood recognizes two music stars
Rolling-Stones legend Ronnie Wood mourned in a post about Wilson and Sly Stone, who died on Monday (June 9th): “Oh no, Brian Wilson and Sly Stone mourned my world in a week. So sad x”, he wrote.
Meanwhile, Nancy Sinatra shared a photo of himself and Wilson in the studio. “His beloved music will continue to live for more and more while he travels through the universe and beyond,” wrote Sinatra on Instagram. “God bless you, dear Brian.”
Mick Fleetwood shared a portrait of Wilson and wrote on behalf of Fleetwood Mac: “Anyone who has even a spark of music has to be grateful for Brian Wilson’s brilliant, magical talent !! And deeply sad about this big loss for the world !!”
Carole King divided Rolling Stone’s contribution and described him as “my friend and brother in songwriting”. She wrote: “We had a similar sensitivity to his 4-over 5 chord in ‘Aaaah!’ In ‘good vibrations’ and mine in ‘i’m into something something good’, ”wrote King on Instagram. “We once discussed who used it first, and in the end we decided that it doesn’t matter.” She added: “The world will miss Brian, but we are so happy to have his music.”
Micky Dolenz from the Monkees shared several photos with Wilson and described him as “D”, praising his melodies as formative for a whole generation. “His harmonies revolutionized the music and his soul was expressed in every note,” wrote Dolenz. “We have met often over the years, and every time I was impressed by his quiet genius and his kind heart. I was lucky enough to get to know him.”
Sean Ono Lennon is shocked by Wilson’s death
Sean Ono Lennon, the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, shared a Spotify link to “Our Prayer” from “The Smile Sessions” and wrote: “Anyone who really knows me knows how much Brian Wilson’s death affects me. He added: “I am very grateful that I was able to get to know him and spend some time with him. He was always very friendly and generous. He was our American Mozart. A unique genius from another world.”
In his own Instagram contribution, Christopher Cross wrote that Wilson was “a large part of what makes me today as an artist” and told how he “taught him everything I know”. He added: “Brian had been struggling with illnesses over the years, but he gave us so much. I am glad that you have now found peace, my friend.”
Graham Nash praised his joy and genius. “He steered the music in a new direction. How happy can we appreciate that we can enjoy his beautiful sound forever,” he wrote. “My sympathy applies to his family and friends as well as everyone whose life has been enriched and enriched by Brian. 🩶”
Also stars like the DJ duo Disclosure commemorate Brian Wilson. The artists described him in a comment on the contribution of Wilson’s family about his death as their “favorite producer and composer of all time”. “He continued to shift the borders than anyone else. We are speechless,” they wrote. “We love you, Brian. Quiet in peace, you biggest.”
“My warm condolence ❤️ We will miss you forever, Brian,” commented the aspiring country star Carter Faith. “My condolences. Thank you for shared him with the world,” added Gavin Degraw. “Quiet in peace, one of the greatest composers in human history,” wrote R&B singer Jalen Ngonda under the photo.
On the death of Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson was the genius behind the Beach Boys and one of the architects of California Rock. He contributed to developing a golden, harmonious sound that shaped a generation. Wilson’s legacy includes dozens of hitsingles with the Beach Boys, including three number 1 singles (“I get around”, “Help Me, Rhonda” and “Good Vibrations”). Rolling Stone chose “Pet Sounds” from the Beach Boys in second place on his list of the 500 best albums ever.