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Brian Wilson, music icon and creative force behind The Beach Boys, dead at 82

Headline from KTVZ Bend, from the development of Jun 12, 2025

Newest development Jun 13, 2025 · 4 reportsJohn Stamos broke news of Brian Wilson's death to Beach Boys bandmate Mike Love: 'His face went blank'

CNN By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died, his family announced on Wednesday. He was 82.

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    Brian Wilson, music icon and creative force behind The Beach Boys, dead at 82

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

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    John Stamos broke news of Brian Wilson's death to Beach Boys bandmate Mike Love: 'His face went blank'

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Brian Wilson, music icon and creative force behind The Beach Boys, dead at 82 (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    CNN By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died, his family announced on Wednesday. He was 82.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson dies at 82 (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    NEW YORK -- Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' visionary and fragile leader who helped compose and arrange "Good Vibrations," "California Girls" and dozens of other summertime anthems, has died at 82.

  3. Forbes

    Leadership Lessons From The Late Music Legend Brian Wilson (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a legacy of musical and cultural achievement, and personal courage unparalleled in American popular music history.

  4. Times Of San Diego

    Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary who immortalized Del Mar and La Jolla in 'Surfin' U.S.A., dies at 82 (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    The genius of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary leader, inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime classics.

  5. FOX Business

    Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson dies at 82, leaving behind musical empire worth millions (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at 82, leaving behind a legacy that includes a $64 million intellectual property deal in 2021 and over 100 million records sold worldwide

  6. Entertainment Weekly

    The Beach Boys, Carnie Wilson, John Stamos, more mourn Brian Wilson: 'He was the soul of our sound' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Carnie Wilson, the Beach Boys, John Cusack, John Stamos, Elizabeth Banks, and more paid tribute to Brian Wilson following the 'God Only Knows' songwriter's death: 'The world mourns a genius today.'

  7. Rolling Stone

    John Stamos Remembers Brian Wilson: 'His Voice Is Part of the Divine Chorus' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Following news of Wilson death at the age of 82, John Stamos honored the Beach Boys' leader in a tribute shared to social media on Wednesday.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Mike Love Honors Cousin Brian Wilson: 'The Soul of Our Sound' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Mike Love, one of the co-founders of the Beach Boys, paid tribute to his cousin and bandmate Brian Wilson, who died on Wednesday at age 82.

  9. New York Post

    The Beach Boys pay tribute to Brian Wilson — the ‘soul’ of their sound (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Beach Boys mourned their "genius" co-founder Brian Wilson on Wednesday.

  10. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Remembering Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder dead at 82 (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The musical world has lost a legend. Brian Wilson, the co-founder of "The Beach Boys" has died.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    The Beach Boys' Al Jardine remembers Brian Wilson: 'I’m still learning from him after all these years' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The Beach Boys' co-founder talks to The Times about his longtime former bandmate who helped shape the culture of SoCal music.

  12. The Hollywood Reporter

    The Beach Boys Remember Brian Wilson: “He Was the Soul of Our Sound” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Beach Boys are remembering Brian Wilson in the wake of the news of his death.

  13. Rolling Stone

    Al Jardine Pays Tribute to Beach Boys Bandmate Brian Wilson: 'My Brother in Spirit' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Al Jardine, co-founder of the Beach Boys, paid tribute to his bandmate Brian Wilson, who died on Wednesday at 82-years-old.

  14. Rolling Stone

    Beach Boys' Al Jardine: My Final Meeting with Brian Wilson (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Beach Boys co-founder Jardine sat down with Brian Wilson one last time before his death.

  15. The Conversation US

    How visionary Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson changed music – and my life (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Brian Wilson, leader, songwriter and producer of the Beach Boys, has passed away at age 82.

  16. Entertainment Weekly

    John Stamos broke news of Brian Wilson's death to Beach Boys bandmate Mike Love: 'His face went blank' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    John Stamos said he was the first to tell Mike Love about the death of the Beach Boys singer's cousin and bandmate Brian Wilson: 'His face went blank.'

  17. New York Post

    Exclusive | John Stamos told Beach Boys’ Mike Love that Brian Wilson died: ‘He didn’t say one word’ for 2 hours (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The “Full House” actor, who has been an honorary Beach Boy playing drums and guitar with the band for 40 years, was traveling with Mike Love when he received the heartbreaking news about Brian Wilson's death.

  18. Los Angeles Times

    News of Brian Wilson's death left bandmate Mike Love speechless, says honorary Beach Boy John Stamos (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    John Stamos was by Beach Boys founding member Mike Love's side when news of Brian Wilson's death on Wednesday stunned the music world. 'His face went blank,' the actor recalls.

  19. Seattle Times

    Mike Love and John Stamos pay tribute to Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Mike Love is looking back fondly on Brian Wilson, his cousin and Beach Boys collaborator who died Wednesday at 82.