John Stamos and Surviving Beach Boys Share Moving Tributes to Brian Wilson
The world is still reeling from the loss of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, who passed on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. As soon as the news broke, the tributes began pouring in. The surviving members of the Beach Boys, Mike Love and Al Jardine, shared their sentiments, while honorary Beach Boys member John Stamos also shared a lovely tribute. We also cannot forget the message that his daughters, Carnie Wilson, and Wendy Wilson shared with the world as well.
Let’s take a look at these tributes:
Mike Love
Love wrote, in part, “Today, the world lost a genius, and I lost a cousin by blood and my partner in music. Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound. From the first time we sang together as kids in my living room, I knew there was something otherworldly in him. His musical gifts were unmatched. The melodies he dreamed up, the emotions he poured into every note—Brian changed the course of music forever. Our journey together was filled with moments of brilliance, heartbreak, laughter, complexity and most of all, LOVE . Like all families, we had our ups and downs. But through it all, we never stopped loving each other, and I never stopped being in awe of what he could do when he sat at a piano or his spontaneity in the studio.”
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He also spoke of Wilson’s “unique artistry” and how they created “music that made people feel good,” adding that it was their privilege to help people see the brighter side of life. He said that he and his wife, Jacquelyne were heartbroken by the news and shared his love and prayers with Wilson’s family and children. He ended the post by saying, “I’ll miss you forever, my beloved cousin.”
Al Jardine
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Jardine shared a photo of the two of them and wrote, “Brian Wilson, my friend, my classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in spirit, I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as long as you were. I think the most comforting thought right now is that you are reunited with Carl and Dennis, singing those beautiful harmonies again. You were a humble giant who always made me laugh and we will celebrate your music forever. Brian, I’ll really miss you…still I have the warmth of the sun ☀️🎶❤️”
John Stamos
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Meanwhile, Stamos, who has played with the Beach Boys many times over the years, shared his own photos, videos and sweet words. He shared, in part, “Brian Wilson didn’t just soundtrack my life…he filled it with color, with wonder, with some of the most unforgettable, emotional, joyful moments I’ve ever known. It’s hard to put into words what it meant to stand beside him, laugh with him, play his music with him. Brian wasn’t just a musical genius, he was a gentle, soulful, funny, complex, beautiful man. He heard things no one else could hear. He felt things deeper than most of us ever will. And somehow, he turned all of that into music that wrapped itself around the world and made us all feel less alone. I grew up worshipping the Beach Boys, never imagining one day I’d get to play with them, let alone call Brian a friend.”
Carnie Wilson
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Of course, tributes from Wilson’s family also showed up, including one from his daughter, Carnie. She followed in her father’s footsteps to develop a music career, and always stood by his side. She said in a post to Instagram, “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now. My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber of my body. He will be remembered by millions and millions until the world ends. I am lucky to have been his daughter and had a soul connection with him that will live on always. I’ve never felt this kind of pain before, but I know he’s resting up there in heaven … or maybe playing the piano for Grandma Audree his Mom. I will post something else soon but this is all my hands will let me type. I love you Daddy….I miss so much you already.”
Wendy Wilson
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“Today I said goodbye to my beloved Dad and I will miss him with all of my heart forever. I am so proud of you Daddy in every way! Rest in peace and I love you”
Read more Brian Wilson tributes here.
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Pop Music Legends
August 2017
Dedicated to the sights, sounds and stories of the golden age of pop.
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