The Beach Boys members are 'devastated' following the death of Brian Wilson
The surviving members of the iconic band, The Beach Boys, have poured out a poignant tribute to their cherished and departed bandmate, Brian Wilson.
A somber day after Brian's family confirmed his passing on June 10, 2021, the American rock band took to their official Instagram account to reminisce about their extraordinary shared journey with the late co-founder.
"The world bids farewell to a musical genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our kin, our comrade, and our fellow musical voyager," they penned in the touching caption.
Brian pioneered the all-boys band in 1961 alongside brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine.
"Brian Wilson wasn't only the heart of The Beach Boys-he was the soul of our sound. The harmonies he envisioned and the feelings he instilled into every note reshaped the course of music indefinitely," the heartfelt tribute continued. "His unparalleled talent and innovative spirit cultivated the soundtrack of countless lives internationally, including our own."
"We are inconsolable at his passing," The Beach Boys disclosed, expressing their intent to preserve the cherished memories they shared and keep his legacy alive through his music and shared moments.
They closed the statement by extending their sympathies to Brian's family, who have already endured the demise of the other two Wilson brothers: Carl, who perished in 1998, and Dennis, who left us in 1983.
Details about Brian's cause of death remain undisclosed in available reports. However, it is known that he had been grappling with a major neurocognitive disorder, possibly dementia, and was given medication for it in the final chapters of his life before his passing at the age of 82 [4][5]. [4]
Tributes worldwide continue to pour in for the legendary musician, with fans and peers alike expressing their condolences and admiration for his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry.
- Despite the world mourning the loss of a musical genius and a cherished comrade, The Beach Boys continue to be consoled by the reverberating harmonies and pioneering spirit Brian Wilson instilled in their music.
- As the American rock band weeps for their bandmate who was not only the heart of The Beach Boys but also the soul of their sound, they commit to preserving his memories and maintaining his legacy through their shared works.
- The global entertainment industry, including countless lives affected by Brian Wilson's music, shares in the sorrow experienced by The Beach Boys, as they collectively honor the man whose unparalleled talent and innovative spirit paved the way for significant changes in music.
