https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jun/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-dies

 

RIP and Good Vibrations on the journey...

 

OMG
RIP You Genius.

 

i remember in high school i was in history class, it was the week before graduation, so we didnt do any work and one day Ms.Taylor played this Denzel movie during class. at one point, "Don't Worry Baby" starts playing and im like, "ooo i love this song" and start singing a long too it

now my school and neighborhood was in the hood, almost everyone in my school was a minority. the year is 2000 and something and everyone is confused by a black kid singing this song word for word - then someone in my class is like, " how the fuck do you know this?'' and im like, "ya'll don't?" and everyone starts busting off laughing

R.I.P. Brian

 

R.I.P. "Beach Boys" founder Brian Wilson dies June 11, 2025

In the 1960s, the Beach Boys became world famous with hits like "Good Vibrations," "Surfin' USA," and "I Get Around." Now their singer and co-founder, Brian Wilson, has died.

He was considered a visionary and creative genius of the legendary Beach Boys—now Brian Wilson has died. The band's co-founder and singer died at the age of 82, according to a statement from his family. Further details, such as the cause of death, were not immediately available. Wilson had been suffering from a form of dementia.

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, Brian Wilson. We are at a loss for words," read a family statement posted on Wilson's online accounts. "We know we share our grief with the world."

Wilson had a special flair for melodies, arrangements, and artistic expression that made him one of the world's most influential artists.

The Beach Boys - California Dreamin

Beach Boys - Surfin Usa

Brian Wilson - California Girls

 

"If there is one person that I have to select as a living genius of pop music, I would choose Brian Wilson. No one made a greater impact on the Beatles than Brian, the musician who challenged them most of all". (George Martin)

 

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Devastating week. RIP Brian Wilson

 

Son of a bitch. God Only Knows might be the best pop/rock song ever written, and he had so many others that were amazing as well. Well, he's had a tough time over the years, I'm sure he's in a better and happier place. At least he finally got some proper recognition for SMiLE before it was all said and done. RIP Brian!

 

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Already thread -> RIP Brian Wilson | AudioSEX - Professional Audio Forum

 

Check out the vocal layering and amazing sonic shenanigans of this tune. Brian wrote this with Van Dyke Parks, another guy way ahead of the pack.

RIP

Sail on Sailor is an amazing journey.

 

We should merge...