BRIAN Wilson, singer-song writer who founded the Beach Boys, has died at 82.
It was revealed in early 2024 that he had been living with a degenerative disorder similar to dementia.
Wilson founded the Beach Boys with his two brothers[/caption]
Brian Wilson has passed away at 82[/caption]
In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce 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 is grieving.
“We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
Celebrated as a spectacular songwriter, Wilson was responsible for initial successes including Surfin’ USA, Surfer Girl, and I Get Around.
Other famous tunes include All Summer Long, Don’t Worry Baby, and California Girls.
Born in Inglewood, California, Wilson formed the band – first called the Pendletones – as a teenager with his brothers Dennis and Carl.
Their first song, Surfin’, was released by Candix Records.
The record label changed the band’s name without their permission.
A year later, they signed with Capitol to release their debut album, Surfin’ Safari.
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