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Elton John Shares Tribute to 'Musical Genius' Brian Wilson After His Death: 'The Biggest Influence on My Songwriting Ever'
Wilson's death was announced by his family on Wednesday, June 11 Elton John shared a heartfelt tribute about "musical genius" Brian Wilson In an Instagram post on Wednesday, June 11, the "Tiny Dancer" hitmaker shared how The Beach Boys co-founder was the "biggest influence" on his songwriting Wilson's death at the age of 82 was announced by his family on Wednesday,

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Mike Love mourns death of cousin Brian Wilson, says he lost 'my partner in music'
Elton John hails Brian Wilson as the 'biggest influence on my songwriting ever' as tributes to Beach Boys genius pour in
The Musical Mysteries Brian Wilson Left Behind
“Everything Brian created is worth hearing and it all has a kind of historical value in terms of understanding his life,” said David Leaf, the Beach Boys historian who published “Smile: The Rise, Fall...

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Mike Love celebrates Brian Wilson and George Clinton shines at 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Brian Wilson and the bliss of bubble-gum pop
Punk Icon Shares Personal Tribute to Music Legend Brian Wilson: ‘Thank You’
Armstrong's rendition is a lovingly faithful tribute.

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Elton John, Bob Dylan, John Stamos, John Cusack and More Pay Tribute to Brian Wilson: “The Maestro Has Passed”
“Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him,” John said. “He sang ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was an extraordinary moment for me. I played on his solo records, he sang on my album, The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation.
Elton John Calls Late Brian Wilson ‘The Biggest Influence on My Songwriting'
As the music industry mourns the death of Brian Wilson, who co-founded the Beach Boys and an entire genre of California rock, Elton John paid special tribute to his friend on Instagram. "Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him,
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Brian Wilson remembered by Carole King, Mick Fleetwood, John Cale, Bob Dylan, Elton John & more
There are almost no corners of the music world that Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson didn’t touch, so since news broke earlier today that he had died at age 82, there have been an outpouring of tributes from friends, fans, and fellow musicians. In many cases it’s all three in one person.
Star-Studded Tribute to Brian Wilson With Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Michael McDonald, Elton John and More Re-Airing on CBS
Star-Studded Tribute to Brian Wilson With Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Michael McDonald, Elton John and More Re-Airing on CBS first appeared on Parade on Jun 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
John Stamos Remembers Brian Wilson: ‘His Voice Is Part of the Divine Chorus'
"Brian wasn't just a musical genius," musician-actor said. "He was a gentle, soulful, funny, complex, beautiful man"
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According to Alice Cooper, This Is How Brian Wilson Met John Lennon Again
According to Alice Cooper, this is the story of how Brian Wilson met John Lennon: "This was when Brian was really having some mental issues."
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Remembering Brian Wilson: His thoughts on growing up in SoCal and why the beach was 'too cold' for visits
Brian Wilson, who formed The Beach Boys in Southern California as a teen alongside with his brothers, cousin and close friend, has died at the age of 82. In 2009, Wilson spoke to LAist about his then-new album That Lucky Old Sun.
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