Wilson inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988
ABOVE VIDEO: ‘The Beach Boys’ Founder Brian Wilson Dies at Age 82, Family Announces on Social Media
Brian Wilson, the visionary founder and lead songwriter of the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family confirmed in a statement on social media.
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” the family shared. “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.”
Details surrounding Wilson’s death have not been released.
Wilson co-founded the Beach Boys in the early 1960s with his brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love, and high school friend Al Jardine. With Wilson at the creative helm, the band became one of the most influential and commercially successful groups in music history, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
The group’s 1963 hit “Surfin’ U.S.A.” marked their first top-ten single and launched a decades-long career that helped define the California sound. Known for his innovative songwriting and complex harmonies, Wilson played a key role in shaping the sound of American pop and rock music.
The Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Wilson’s passing marks the end of an era for fans of the iconic band and the wider music world, who continue to celebrate his legacy and impact.
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