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Brian Wilson’s Good Vibrations

Brian Wilson, the founder and leader of The Beach Boys, died on June 11, 2025, at age 82.
Wilson's death followed decades of struggles with mental illness, drugs, and depression that shaped his music and life.
Wilson’s 1966 album Pet Sounds, considered his magnum opus, influenced rock music notably, including The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Artists like Bob Dylan called to preserve Wilson's musical legacy, and figures like Mick Jagger and Elton John praised his work widely.
Wilson’s passing closes a unique creative chapter but ensures his songs and influence will continue resonating with fans and artists.

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The Baltimore Sun

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There will never be another Brian Wilson

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2 days ago·Baltimore, United States

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RollingStone

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How Sly Stone and Brian Wilson Changed Music

We look back at the lives and music of two musical geniuses, who both died at age 82 in June 2025

3 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Zeit Online

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Brian Wilson: Bad Vibrations

Migration, World Improvement, Technology and Drugs: California has always been a place of pop culture visions. Brian Wilson's death could coincide with her end.

3 days ago·Germany

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The Tribune-Democrat

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Bill Eggert | Beach Boys' Brian Wilson gave fans 'Good Vibrations'

Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, died June 11 at the age of 82.

3 days ago·Johnstown, United States

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La Jornada

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The Indelible Footprint of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson

Sly Stone and Brian Wilson died the same week. Experts in vocal melodies, both expanded the meaning of being a pop star and suffered for being the first in their style since the mid-60s.

3 days ago·Mexico

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Herald/Review Media

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Brian Wilson Wrote the California Dream, but He Didn’t Live It

Even though Brian Wilson grew up only five miles from the Pacific Ocean, he rarely went to the beach. He’d felt scared by the size of the ocean on his first visit. Being light-skinned, he also feared sunburns. He tried…

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