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Ruffhowse

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Wed Jun 11, 2025, 01:14 PM Jun 11

The Beach Boys Founder Brian Wilson Dead At 82 [View all]

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/beach-boys-founder-brian-wilson-dead_n_6849b331e4b0f2259d608021

Brian Wilson, one of the founding members of the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” a statement on Wilson’s Instagram reads. “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”

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/beach-boys-founder-brian-wilson-dead_n_6849b331e4b0f2259d608021

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So it begins Torchlight Jun 11 #1
Agreed. I've watching many of my jazz and other genre NewHendoLib Jun 11 #8
Brian Wilson was an authentic genius. FalloutShelter Jun 11 #2
One of the best albums ever made IMHO Lulu KC Jun 11 #21
Agreed. FalloutShelter Jun 11 #22
I grew up listening to the Beach Boys hamsterjill Jun 11 #3
_ LudwigPastorius Jun 11 #4
I like all the usual well played songs off of Pet Sounds but my fav is Here Today. Bengus81 Jun 11 #20
Just looked at my phone to stick on its dock BumRushDaShow Jun 11 #5
RIP, Brian Wilson LakeVermilion Jun 11 #6
Pet Sounds bmichaelh Jun 11 #7
RIP Troubled Genius. maxsolomon Jun 11 #9
The Beach Boys sold sweaters. They also made music. Thanks guys. twodogsbarking Jun 11 #10
So sorry to hear this...end of an era. Canada Kid Jun 11 #11
Oh no. MIButterfly Jun 11 #12
The soundtrack of my childhood. Richard D Jun 11 #13
_ LudwigPastorius Jun 11 #14
RIP area51 Jun 11 #15
Another one gone VanceFan Jun 11 #16
RIP Xoan Jun 11 #17
The Beach Boys, one of the 1st groups I totally loved. RIP Brian, Fla Dem Jun 11 #18
My aunt used to say the "famous people"always depart in 3's. We just lost Sly the other day and now Brian Wilson. iluvtennis Jun 11 #19
That one hurts valleyrogue Jun 11 #23
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