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Bruce Springsteen has a moving homage to the Beach Boys musician Brian Wilson Posted, which died at the age of 82.
“Brian Wilson was the most musical voice in the entire pop. With an unearthly feeling for harmony,” wrote Springsteen on Instagram. “He was also the visionary leader of America’s greatest band, the Beach Boys. If the Beach Boys hadn’t existed, there would have been no ‘Racing in the Street’. Street. “
Hommage on Instagram and musical heritage
Wilson and Springsteen (who covered the Beach Boys live on a few rare occasions, including 1985) a decade ago, as the latter at Wilson’s New Jersey concert surprisingly performed in 2015. The two presented a medley with beach boys hits.
Tribute to a genius
Springsteen’s statement is part of the many honors who were received after the news of Wilson’s death. Among them Paul McCartney (“I loved him. And had the privilege of being in his bright, bright light for a while”) and Elton John (“The greatest influence on my songwriting ever”). When Bob Dylan from Wilson’s death learned, “he thought of all the years in which I listened to him and admired his genius.”
Wilson’s family, including his daughter Carnie and his cousin and bandmate Mike Love, also published loving words on social media. Founding member Al Jardine and actor John Stamos, who had repeatedly performed with the band in the past four decades, also commented on moving messages. Further honors followed through musical performances by his classics. Including Sting’s cover version of “God Only Knows”.