Fellow rock stars are reacting to Brian Wilson‘s death at 82 with fond reminiscences of the Beach Boys and heartbroken tributes.
The Kinks‘ Dave Davies mentioned he was “devastated to listen to of Brian Wilson’s passing. He had such a profound impact on me. The Kinks performed the Hollywood Bowl with the Seaside Boys on our first us tour. … Years later, Brian and I used to run into one another on the motion pictures with our daughters and we might catch up. I am devastated. I beloved his singing. He was an innovator and his writing prowess was exceptional. I beloved him.”
“Wow… completely shocked to listen to that the legendary Brian Wilson has handed away,” Dream Theater‘s Mike Portnoy started. “Paul McCartney has usually mentioned that if there have been no Pet Sounds, there’d be no Sgt Pepper…and that he thought ‘God Solely Is aware of’ was some of the lovely songs ever written. That is certainly an enormous one… #RIPBrianWilson Relaxation in Peace reunited together with your brothers Dennis and Carl.”
Randy Bachman of the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive mentioned he is identified “the Seaside Boys because the mid-’60s and have finished numerous exhibits with them. They have been the American reply to the Beatles. They wowed everybody with the songs, buildings, vocals harmonies – the sunshine sound. I keep in mind when Brian determined to not go on the highway anymore however continued to jot down unbelievable music. They have been like household.”
Testament‘s Alex Skolnick displays, “Robust week for music. First Sly Stone, now #BrianWilson who arguably pushed rock ahead as a lot as anybody (simply ask any of The Beatles). “I Simply Wasn’t Made For These Occasions” is an announcement I’m positive many people may relate too sooner or later. Time to relisten to #petsounds.”
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Wilson’s loss of life comes simply two days after the passing of Sly Stone, additionally at age 82. “Oh no, Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in a single week – my world is in mourning. So unhappy,” writes Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones. “Brian determined to separate too,” mentioned Vernon Reid of Living Colour. Whitesnake‘s David Coverdale added: “One other large passes.”
Wilson was the final of three brothers within the Seaside Boys to die, following Dennis in 1983 and Carl in 1998. “When Carl handed, it was like dropping a brother – and it feels the identical as we speak,” Bachman mentioned. “They’re nonetheless going as we speak with their unbelievable legacy with Bruce Johnston and Mike Love. We misplaced one of many best composers and messengers who took jazz concord, put it to a Chuck Berry beat and made a brand new style of music. A few of the finest singles on the planet. Dennis, Carl and Brian are all collectively now – different worlds to sing in.”
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