Brian Wilson RIP

[philiph20]

Sad to hear that the musical genius has sadly left us, inevitable after his wife’s death but his music will live on.

 

[RobMCFC]

Sad news. A troubled soul - I read the book Catch A Wave last year and what a torrid life he has had - let down by a lot of people. But as you say, a musical genius.

 

[lloydie]

Sly then Brian, two of my absolute musical heroes. Sad, sad days.

 

[jimharri]

Sad news. A troubled soul - I read the book Catch A Wave last year and what a torrid life he has had - let down by a lot of people. But as you say, a musical genius.

Yeah, he had an up and down life. Suffered with depression, and turned to cocaine and LSD as a means of coping. Almost completely deaf in his right ear (which I didn't know). You'd imagine that would be a drawback to a musician, but it didn't seem to hold him back. If you haven't, listen to Pet Sounds. An album that certain popular bands on here could only have a wet dream about making.

 

[GoatersLeftShin]

A genuine musical genius who wrote some of the most influential music of the 60s and the Century. Pet Sounds and Good Vibrations will be the main focus but there's countless other great songs and albums.

RIP legend.

 

[somapop]

Terrible news.
Perhaps my favourite artists ever and the world of music owes so much to this man.

Bit of an obsession years ago rifling through all the smile bootlegs.

RIP Brian :(

 

[jimharri]

I'm sort of surprised he made it to 82.

 

[hilts]

Not sure I can think of a more perfect song than good vibrations, with all his problems he did quite well to make 82

Rip fella

 

[DTKOAG]

Some cracking tunes that gave you the good vibe feeling.
Up against the Beatles and performed admirably.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Surf's up

 

[manimanc]

What a voice this guy has, just gives me memories of being young and my dad playing it in the car.
Sad day, pain free now Mr Wilson.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Surfs up

This. Heavenly.

 

[KS55]

RIP Brian Wilson, musician extraordinaire.

 

[Earlyriser]

Pet Sounds was released in 1966 yet sounds as good today as it did back then. Struggling to think of any artist from the last few years who will still be played in nearly 60 years time. No wonder festivals are dire these days.

 

[Aphex]

An absolute legend. His lyrics like poetry.

RIP Brian

 

[PinkFinal]

I think his mental health was destroyed by his frankly evil father
RIP

 

[jaiguruKun]

One of the greats. Sad news

 

[Keith Moon]

Second to none. Sail On, Sailor.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Really sad news. On a par with the deaths of Lou Reed & Bowie for me. An undoubted musical genius.

 

[Mr Blue Moon]

Sad news. His music will continue to bring pleasure for many years to come