Brian has passed away!!!!

[Rocker]

Just a minute ago on his facebook account:


We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.
We are at a loss for words right now.
Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving.
We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.
Love & Mercy



We love you, Brian! Thanks for everything!

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

Heartbreaking to read.

Brian may have left this world, but what he left us with will continue to inspire love, understanding, and creativity forever.

Thank you so, so much for everything.

[coco1997]

No more pain, Brian.

Thank you for the gift of genius music you gave us.

There's a lot less love and mercy in the world tonight.

[Gosh Darn Highway]

I had just sat at my home office desk to get some work done. Almost put "Pet Sounds" on but ended up choosing something else to start. I can't imagine if I had heard the news while that was playing, although now I feel have no choice but to put it on next in tribute. Regardless, I'm stopped in my tracks and suddenly not feeling too productive. Two of my favorites gone in two days, this is a rough week for music lovers.

[Wrightfan]

No words. Thanks for the music sir.

[Angela Jones]

Heartbreaking news. God bless Brian.

[Rentatris]

I’ve just found out and run here to be with my brothers. I may not be here much these days but Brian is still a massive reason that I am who I am. Love you Bri, thanks for everything ❤️

[pixletwin]

God bless you Brian on your continuing journey.

[Loaf]

I may not also visit very much any more to post, but I wanted to come here to share that Brian and his work means so much to me.

[MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm]

"Well said" to you all. He gave us so, so much. The music will live on forever.

[pancakerecords]

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[JCarson]

No other musician has taken me so often and in so many different ways - hit singles, unfinished works, live performances, backing tracks, deep cuts - to as many places of beauty, mystery and joy as Mr Wilson. Thank you, Brian. Be at peace.

[guitarfool2002]

Thank you Brian. We all love you and thank you for being our best friend through your music when we needed it.

You and your music will never be forgotten and will continue to inspire for generations to come.

Bless you and thank you.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

This hurts beyond measure. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

I love you Brian…

[SMiLE-addict]

Are there any words any of us can say to express our feelings?

Not really.

But ever since he was put under care I think we knew it was probably coming fairly soon.

Thank you Brian for everything you've done for us, and the world. I hope you, Dennis and Carl are jammin' away right now.

This song is very appropriate now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46IQu0yuJzU

[rab2591]

Oh man. Like SMiLE-addict says, words can't express our feelings about this.

All prayers/love to Brian's family/friends, and love to all you fellow fans who are grieving right now. To not know the man personally, but gosh we kinda got to know him so personally through his music.

Living in a world where Brian can't make music anymore is a weird, weird feeling.

Peace and love to you all.

[pmugghc]

Thank you for everything Brian. You've changed my life to the better!

[HeyJude]

[Don Malcolm]

Let's all "Thank God for the one-one-Wonderful" man whose passing is a terrible blow...but the simple and complex joy he has brought all of us in the music he created will never die.

We are all lucky to have lived in his lifetime, being connected to the truest and most unwavering artistic benevolence that can possibly be experienced. He conquered the chaos in his life and remained true to his calling--to bring love, healing and spirituality to the world via his music.

Let's be thankful that he cheated death so many times before, and survived to resurrect his most ambitious effort and gift it to eternity in such a triumphant manner. Even though he is no longer with us, we can take solace--and joy--in knowing that we will never be without him.

Love and mercy is definitely what all of us in this whole world need tonight, and every night--and the child-like genius of Brian Wilson is a lamplight that will never be extinguished.

[SloopJohnB]

I'm devastated. In many ways, direct and indirect, he shaped my life. I know he will shape my future as well.

Thank you, Brian, for everything.

[Ptolemaios]

This feels like one era of pop music and pop culture ending. Some of my best memories in life are when I found Pet Sounds and Smile nearly 25 years ago and my life was never the same after. Even though Brian’s greatest gifts to music were given nearly 60 years ago his presence nevertheless was a constant reminder that we live in the era of that masterful creativity through his presence. Now it has come an end. Brian’s passing is sad but of course not surprising considering his age.
 
Greetings to everyone and let’s keep the flame alive. 

[Pretty Funky]

The day we knew was coming but still emotional. Today will be a day of tribute in the only way I know…Beach Boys music! 🎸🥁🏄

[SMiLE Brian]

Sail on Brian….

[Wirestone]

I am sad, yes, but overwhelmed with gratitude to have shared this timeline with Brian Wilson. As I grew older, I came to understand more about how one person's life can contain so many contradictions and complications, tragedies and triumphs. He was so very human. Brian and his bands (the Beach Boys, sure, but also the folks who toured with him for a quarter century beginning in 1999) created something special and lasting. Few others can say the same. Love to his friends and family, love to my fellow fans, love to us all. We sure need it.

[Theydon Bois]

RIP big guy.  What a life.  What a legacy.

Some of you are managing an impressive level of stoicism that I seem incapable of right now.