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‘The joy shot out of his voice’: Ray Davies, Graham Nash and others on Brian Wilson’s songwriting genius

With the innocence of a child and the vision of a god, his craft was astonishing. From Jessica Pratt to Jim James and Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, top musicians explain why he was like no other

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Brian Wilson’s visionary songwriting held unmatched emotional power. And in person he never disappointed

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boy and visionary composer whose groundbreaking music reshaped the sound of American pop, died on June 11. I had the pleasure of meeting Wilson several times, but first met with the great man through my friend David Leaf, whose writing is key to understanding Wilson’s music…

The Conversation

Brian Wilson made The Beatles aim higher

Wilson's ambition stoked a creative rivalry with The Beatles, redefining the artistic potential of popular music

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Brian Wilson says music ‘comes from the heart’ in resurfaced clip

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Sir Paul McCartney pays tribute to 'shining light' Brian Wilson

Sir Paul McCartney has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend Brian Wilson.

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Paul McCartney says ‘musical genius’ Brian Wilson was ‘bright shining light’

The 82-year-old Beatles bass player has previously cited Wilson’s work as an inspiration for his own.

Evening Standard

‘We are sharing our grief with the world’: Brian Wilson’s family announces Beach Boys legend’s death at 82

California dreaming ends.

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“The world mourns a genius today”: Bandmates, friends and stars pay tribute to Brian Wilson

Dylan, Elton, Sting and many others mourn his passing

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Bob Dylan, Sir Elton John, Sir Ringo Starr and more pay tribute to Brian Wilson

A host of musicians, including Bob Dylan, Sir Elton John, Carole King, and Sir Ringo Starr have paid tribute to the late Brian Wilson.

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Mike Love pays tribute to Beach Boys bandmate and cousin Brian Wilson

Mike Love pledged he will miss his Beach boys bandmate and cousin Brian Wilson "forever" in a heartfelt tribute.

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‘He taught the world how to smile’: Brian Wilson bandmates pay tribute along with Bob Dylan, Elton John and more

Beach Boys members Al Jardine and Mike Love give lengthy tributes to late songwriter, with Jardine calling him a ‘humble musical giant’

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Share your tributes and memories of Brian Wilson

We would like to hear your memories of Brian Wilson – whether you met him, or appreciated his work as a musician

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Ozzy Osbourne bandmate admits concern ahead of Black Sabbath’s farewell show

Legendary metal band are preparing to go out with a bang at their final show next month

The Independent UK

Beach Boys 'heartbroken' by Brian Wilson's death

The Beach Boys have been left "heartbroken" by "genius" Brian Wilson's death.

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Decoding Britain's Beach Boys Obsession: Why the UK Fell Harder for Brian Wilson Than the US Did

Discover why Brian Wilson's musical genius resonated more deeply with British audiences than American ones, from Pet Sounds to his cultural legacy.

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Urgent warning over ‘unsafe’ American sweets with cancer risks

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

Evening Standard

UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe’ American sweets amid cancer concerns

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

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Brian Wilson's daughter pays tribute to late Beach Boys co-founder father

Brian Wilson's daughter Carnie Wilson has paid tribute to the late Beach Boys co-founder, admitting she feels "lucky" to have been his daughter and shared a "soul connection with him that will live on always".

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The Independent UK

Weinstein jury still has 1 charge to go after partial verdict in sex crimes retrial

Jurors reached a partial verdict in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial

The Independent UK

Two musical revolutionaries, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, leave life's stage nearly simultaneously

Sometimes death, as life, brings strange symmetries

The Conversation

How visionary Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson changed music – and my life

Brian Wilson, leader, songwriter and producer of the Beach Boys, has passed away at age 82.

Evening Standard

Elton John hails Brian Wilson as the 'biggest influence on my songwriting ever' as tributes to Beach Boys genius pour in

Posting on Instagram, Sir Elton said Wilson was ‘always so kind to me’ and ‘the biggest influence on my songwriting ever’

The Independent UK

Surviving Beach Boys pay tribute to ‘genius’ Brian Wilson

Singer Mike Love said Wilson’s ‘musical gifts were unmatched’ after his cousin’s death aged 82.

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"It's purely experimental, with zero regard for commercialism": How Brian Wilson recorded Pet Sounds and reinvented music

Tiring of making frothy pop, the late Brian Wilson threw away his Beach Boys’ template, assembled a battalion of top session players, and began recording an all-time classic

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Brian Wilson interview: "I don’t like SMiLE any more. I got so tired of it and did it so many times I've forgotten it"

The late Brian Wilson on carrying the legend of the Beach Boys, Macca’s tears, and how soft drinks messed him up for years

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