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In the wake of his death on June 11, the world has learned that Brian Wilson's influence went far beyond the beach. Many musicians from all walks of life paid tribute to the late Beach Boys producer and creative leader,
John Stamos, Nancy Sinatra and John Cusack were among the celebrities paying tribute to musician Brian Wilson after his death was announced Wednesday. Wilson's family announced the Beach Boys founder had died in an Instagram post on his account.
Elton John shared an Instagram tribute to Brian Wilson after The Beach Boys co-founder's death was announced by his family earlier in the day.
Billie Joe Armstrong has paid tribute to Brian Wilson by sharing a cover of the Beach Boys’ 1964 classic “I Get Around.” The Green Day guitarist and vocalist shared his rendition of the song on Instagram on Wednesday (June 12), hours after the news of Wilson’s passing broke.
Bruce Springsteen posted a heartfelt tribute to the Beach Boys‘ Brian Wilson, who died at the age of 82. “Brian Wilson was the most musically inventive voice in all of pop, with an otherworldly ear for harmony,
"Sometimes you just wing it," Dave Matthews said after performing about one minute of the song. "Sad to see Brian go. … May he rest in peace."
Notable reaction to the death of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson at age 82. "Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I’ve been listening to him and admiring his genius. Rest in peace dear Brian.
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