Wouldn’t it be nice? Beach Boys singer and co-founder Mike Love fought back tears over the weekend as he paid tribute to late bandmate Brian Wilson, who passed away in June at the age of 82. Brian Wilson performs live on stage during a concert at the Admiralspalast in Berlin, Germany, on August 16, 2018. … Read more
John Mason knew that Brian Wilson needed help – but it came at a high price. “Brian was in a weak mental state,” the entertainment lawyer, who once represented the fragile leader of the Beach Boys, told Fox News Digital. “Brian often said to me, as sad as it sounds … ‘I fried my brain. … Read more
Carol Kaye, a prolific and revered bassist who played on thousands of songs in the 1960s including hits by the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel and Barbra Streisand, told The Associated Press on Friday that she wants no part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “I’ve declined the rrhof. Permanently,” the 90-year-old Kaye … Read more
It was a moment of bittersweet vibrations. That was the mood when the Beach Boys frontman Mike Love was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night. The enshrinement at New York’s Marriott Marquis came just one day after it was confirmed that his brilliant bandmate — and cousin — Brian Wilson died … Read more
Wouldn’t it be awful. That’s how John Stamos felt having to break it to Mike Love that his Beach Boys bandmate — and cousin Brian Wilson — died at 82 on Wednesday. The “Full House” actor, who has been an honorary Beach Boy playing drums and guitar with the band for 40 years, was traveling … Read more
Carnie Wilson is mourning the death of a legendary family member. The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson’s eldest daughter shared an Instagram tribute Wednesday reacting to his death at age 82. “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now,” Carnie began her emotional message, alongside a throwback photo of herself with … Read more
The Beach Boys paid tribute to co-founder and musical genius Brian Wilson Wednesday after his family announced his death — calling him the “soul” of their surf rock sound. “The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure,” the … Read more
I’m picking up sad vibrations. Brian Wilson — who co-founded the Beach Boys and was the main architect of their sound — is now surfing the heavens after his death was announced by his family on Wednesday. The genius of the group he formed with his brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and their … Read more
God only knows. Legendary Beach Boy founder Brian Wilson has died at 82. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family announced on Instagram and on his website Wednesday. “We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our … Read more
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems that made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82. Wilson’s family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts … Read more
Hold on. Baby, hold on. Carnie Wilson says she got “butterflies” as a teenager when she was around her late uncle, Beach Boys band member Dennis Wilson. The Wilson Phillips singer, 57, shared her recollections of Dennis on the Wednesday episode of Billy Corgan’s podcast, “The Magnificent Others.” “He was always like this mysterious, sexy … Read more
John Stamos shared a wholesome moment with his son over the recent holiday weekend, when Billy joined his famous dad on stage at a Beach Boys concert on July 5. Stamos, 60, proudly posted a video of the father-son duo to his Instagram, writing: “Had a little help from my son BILLY on Good Vibrations … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If it’s been too long since you’ve sat on a lawn and enjoyed live music, we’re here to help fix that. This summer, Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts … Read more
A Los Angeles judge determined Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson is in need of a conservatorship due to “major neurocognitive disorder,” according to The Associated Press. Wilson’s family filed to place the musician under a conservatorship in February after the Beach Boys co-founder was diagnosed with dementia, Fox News Digital confirmed. The diagnosis, coupled with the recent passing of Brian’s … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Ravinia is pulling out all the stops this year. Highland Park, IL’s annual summer-long music festival just announced their 2024 lineup — with over 100 concerts scheduled — and … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We’re already counting down the days. On Sept. 27-29, O.A.R.’s expertly-curated, annual Oceans Calling Festival will slide into Ocean City, MD and bring in some of the biggest … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a little-known fact: Music festivals take place year round. Typically from February through November, huge rock, Hip-Hop, jazz, punk, K-Pop, metal, folk and country stars join forces … Read more
The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has been placed under conservatorship after his health deteriorated following the death of his beloved wife last month. The “In My Room” singer’s loved ones confirmed that two family representatives will serve as the 81-year-old’s co-conservators. Wilson’s family said the decision was prompted by the death of Wilson’s wife, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Surf’s up. From February through September, The Beach Boys will tour all over North America as part of their ‘Endless Summer Gold Tour.’ Along the way, the Rock … Read more
The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson is mourning the death of his beloved wife Melinda Ledbetter, who died at age 77 on Tuesday. A cause of death is unknown at this time. Wilson announced the news in a heartfelt post on social media, saying Ledbetter, who he’d been married to since 1995, was his “savior” … Read more