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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Brian Wilson's cause of death revealed days after Beach Boys icon's shock passing aged 82
Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson's cause of death has been revealed publicly two weeks after his passing at 82. Wilson's children announced his death on the singer's official Instagram page on Wednesday June 11 - a year after it emerged that he had been diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder similar to dementia. Per a death certificate obtained by TMZ, Wilson died from respiratory arrest - which occurs when the heart is still beating, but the lungs stop functioning, making it impossible for the person to get oxygen. Wilson was also suffering from a litany of other health issues at the time of his death, with infections sepsis and cystitis also listed on the certificate. Associated factors include neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease. The God Only Knows hitmaker shot to fame as the frontman of the Beach Boys, for which he served as the principal songwriter as well as the co-lead vocalist. Wilson formed the Beach Boys in 1961 with his brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine. The original name of the band was the Pendletones, and they exploded onto the scene with their 1961 song Surfin', written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Over the course of the 1960s the group became one of the most beloved in America, releasing albums like Surfin' Safari, Surfin' U.S.A. and Surfer Girl. Their 1966 hit God Only Knows was branded 'the greatest song ever written' by Beatles legend Paul McCartney. Along with their pioneering musical style, the band also conjured up an intoxicating image of a carefree California lifestyle of sunshine, palm trees and sea air. However Wilson's involvement with the Beach Boys shifted dramatically when he suffered a nervous breakdown in 1964, followed by two more in the next couple of years. He promptly withdrew from touring but retained his backstage control of the band as a writer and producer, masterminding their 1966 magnum opus Pet Sounds and providing lead vocals on many of the tracks. Pet Sounds struggled commercially at first, but ultimately earned a reputation as one of the most acclaimed pop albums ever created. Melinda, his second and final wife, married Wilson in 1995, and he credited her as his 'savior' in his devastated statement on her death last year; the couple are pictured in 1995 Last February, shortly after his wife Melinda's death, Wilson's family filed to obtain a conservatorship of him, announcing his diagnosis with a dementia-like condition. They said he often made 'spontaneous irrelevant or incoherent utterances,' had a 'very short attention span and while unintentionally disruptive, is frequently unable to maintain decorum appropriate to the situation,' in documents obtained by The Blast. Melinda, the family argued, had been attending to Wilson's 'daily living needs' and her absence had left him 'unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.' The last time Wilson was seen in public was April 2024, when he emerged looking frail in a wheelchair to attend a Los Angeles Lakers game. News of his death provoked an outpouring of grief from his fans, including Elton John, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Mick Fleetwood, Micky Dolenz, the Backstreet Boys, Randy Bachman and John Lennon's sons Julian Lennon and Sean Lennon. Wilson's survivors include his daughters Carnie, 57, and Wendy, 55, whom he had with his first wife Marilyn, as well as the five children he adopted with Melinda, who are called Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan and Dash.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Brian Wilson's cause of death revealed days after Beach Boys icon's shock passing aged 82
Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson's cause of death has been revealed publicly two weeks after his passing at 82. Wilson's children announced his death on the singer's official Instagram page on Wednesday June 11 - a year after it emerged that he had been diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder similar to dementia. Per a death certificate obtained by TMZ, Wilson died from respiratory arrest - which occurs when the heart is still beating, but the lungs stop functioning, making it impossible for the person to get oxygen. Wilson was also suffering from a litany of other health issues at the time of his death, with infections sepsis and cystitis also listed on the certificate. Associated factors include neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease. The God Only Knows hitmaker shot to fame as the frontman of the Beach Boys, for which he served as the principal songwriter as well as the co-lead vocalist. Wilson formed the Beach Boys in 1961 with his brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine - The Beach Boys are pictured in 1964 Wilson formed the Beach Boys in 1961 with his brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine. The original name of the band was the Pendletones, and they exploded onto the scene with their 1961 song Surfin', written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Over the course of the 1960s the group became one of the most beloved in America, releasing albums like Surfin' Safari, Surfin' U.S.A. and Surfer Girl. Their 1966 hit God Only Knows was branded 'the greatest song ever written' by Beatles legend Paul McCartney. Along with their pioneering musical style, the band also conjured up an intoxicating image of a carefree California lifestyle of sunshine, palm trees and sea air. However Wilson's involvement with the Beach Boys shifted dramatically when he suffered a nervous breakdown in 1964, followed by two more in the next couple of years. He promptly withdrew from touring but retained his backstage control of the band as a writer and producer, masterminding their 1966 magnum opus Pet Sounds and providing lead vocals on many of the tracks. Pet Sounds struggled commercially at first, but ultimately earned a reputation as one of the most acclaimed pop albums ever created. Last February, shortly after his wife Melinda's death, Wilson's family filed to obtain a conservatorship of him, announcing his diagnosis with a dementia-like condition. They said he often made 'spontaneous irrelevant or incoherent utterances,' had a 'very short attention span and while unintentionally disruptive, is frequently unable to maintain decorum appropriate to the situation,' in documents obtained by The Blast. Melinda, the family argued, had been attending to Wilson's 'daily living needs' and her absence had left him 'unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.' The last time Wilson was seen in public was April 2024, when he emerged looking frail in a wheelchair to attend a Los Angeles Lakers game. News of his death provoked an outpouring of grief from his fans, including Elton John, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Mick Fleetwood, Micky Dolenz, the Backstreet Boys, Randy Bachman and John Lennon's sons Julian Lennon and Sean Lennon. Wilson's survivors include his daughters Carnie, 57, and Wendy, 55, whom he had with his first wife Marilyn, as well as the five children he adopted with Melinda, who are called Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan and Dash.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Was The Beach Boys' 1966 the Greatest Year for an American Band in Pop History?
Last week (June 11), the brilliant writer, producer, composer and singer Brian Wilson died at age 82. Wilson leaves behind a singular catalog of pop and rock music, which is of course headlined by his work in the '60s and '70s with The Beach Boys, alongside his brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. The Beach Boys cruised to pop stardom from 1963 to 1965 with a string of smash hits about surfing, cars and girls that grew increasingly complex as Brian rapidly developed as a songwriter and studio wizard. In 1966, all the group's artistic ambitions were realized, with perhaps both the Boys' most beloved album and most beloved single — though it all came at a tremendous cost to Wilson, and to the band's long-term future. On this week's Vintage Pop Stardom episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard executive digital director, west coast Katie Atkinson, to talk about the greatest year by the ultimate west coast pop band. We talk about everything that led up to the Beach Boys' singular legacy year in 1966 — which ultimately resulted in the LP masterwork Pet Sounds and the unanimously acclaimed pop smash 'Good Vibrations' — as well as why the group was ultimately unable to reach those commercial or artistic heights again. More from Billboard Young Singer Wins Over 'AGT' Judges With Ed Sheeran Cover Ozzy Osbourne's DNA Will Be Sold in Limited Edition Liquid Death Cans Kneecap Launch London Billboard Takeover Ahead of 'Witch-Hunt' Court Appearance And of course, along the way, we ask all the big questions about the Beach Boys' greatest (and in many ways last) year in the sun: Why did Brian Wilson enlist an ad man he barely knew as his primary collaborator on Pet Sounds (and why did that guy end up hating working with him so much)? Is 'Sloop John B.' secretly the album's perfect thematic centerpiece? Is 'Good Vibrations' really more head than it is heart? Would 1966 Brian have dealt with f–kboy or industry plant allegations in 2025? And of course: Is this the greatest year in pop music that any American band has ever had? Check it out above — along with a YouTube playlist of some of the most important moments from The Beach Boys' 1966, all of which are discussed in the podcast — and subscribe to the Greatest Pop Stars podcast on Apple Music or Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts) for weekly discussions every Thursday about all things related to pop stardom! And as we say in every one of these GPS podcast posts — if you have the time and money to spare, please consider donating to any of these causes in the fight for trans rights: Transgender Law Center Trans Lifeline Gender-Affirming Care Fundraising on GoFundMe Also, please consider giving your local congresspeople a call in support of trans rights, with contact information you can find on of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Second Generation Beach Boys' Son Releases Summer Anthem
It's not the legendary band per se as Christian Love, son of Mike Love of The Beach Boys, releases a sun soaked 4-song EP titled, Sum Sum Summer. This musical gem has the notable guest musicians including, guitarist Elliot Easton (of The Cars), drummer Phil Jones (known for his work with Tom Petty). Matt Jardine, a former member of The Beach Boys touring band and son of founding member of The Beach Boys Al Jardine, provided additional vocals. It is a collaboration of second-generation musicians that makes this release so special. Love and Jardine have known each other since they were children. They are pictured together with their fathers on The Beach Boys Sunflower album. 'I wanted this version of the song to have a more fuller sound,' said Love. 'I called Matt to help with background vocals. He drove 600-miles from his Arizona home to the studio in Los Angeles to record with me.' The result is a harmonic sound reminiscent to their father's band. Both Love and Jardine have new music planned for release later this year. John Stamos directed the Official Video. "Christian Love's musical talent is a testament to his unwavering dedication and profound passion.' Said Stamos. 'Beyond being the son of a Beach Boys legend, Christian has painstakingly forged his own unique musical identity.' Sum Sum Summer is originally from the album Only Alibis. The 4-song EP features a Sing-a-long version, Instrumental and A cappella ending versions. The latter arrangement was inspired by live performances on The Beach Boys tour. 'At live shows, the song ends with an A cappella harmony of the choirs,' said Love. 'The Beach Boys are about harmony. It felt right to add that element to the song on this release.' Christian Love's music is available on your favorite music platforms such as; Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and YouTube! For more information, music videos and purchasing options Visit: ABOUT: Christian Love is a skilled musician who has been making his mark in the Pop/Rock genre for over 30-years. He is the son of Mike Love of The Beach Boys. An avid surfer and beach volleyball player, Christian spent his youth living the California dream that The Beach Boys sang about in Santa Barbara, CA. As a teenager, Christian formed his first band called, Alex's Cane. He fronted several other bands in the 90's and opened up for Matchbox 20. Since 2005, Christian has been a member of The Beach Boys Touring Band. He plays rhythm guitar, sings harmonies and lead vocals on, God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, Help Me Rhonda, Sail On Sailor and many others. In 2020, Christian, Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys, The Weekend and other musicians co-wrote the song, Here We Go Again on The Weekend's album, Dawn FM. Christian continues to write and record new music. He will be on tour with The Beach Boys all summer long. AWARDS: Only Alibis – Album: 2023 Communicator Award of Excellence STAR – Single: 2025 Communicator Award of Excellence Listen on Spotify. Media Contact Company Name: Christian Love Music Contact Person: Thomas Martin Email: Send Email Country: United States Website:
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Beach Boys Debut On A Billboard Chart For The First Time
Following Brian Wilson's passing, Sounds of Summer debuts at No. 20 on the Top Streaming Albums ... More chart, earning the band its first hit. MAY 12: Rock and roll band "The Beach Boys" performs onstage in the movie "The Girls On The Beach on May 12, 1965. (L-R) Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Brian Wilson. (Photo by Michael) The world is currently mourning the loss of Brian Wilson, one of the most innovative musicians in pop music history. The Beach Boys' frontman left behind an incredible body of work that spans well over half a century and includes some of the catchiest tunes in pop-rock history. As is often the case when a superstar of his caliber passes, Wilson's music has seen a surge in popularity as millions of people reconnect with him through his art. The Beach Boys have experienced two strong weeks on the Billboard charts as consumption of the group's catalog increases. Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys has become the focal point for many fans who have recently turned to the band's music. It's common for compilations to skyrocket following the death of a group member, and as Sounds of Summer returns to one list and rises on others, it also debuts on one tally. Sounds of Summer Becomes a Streaming Win Sounds of Summer launches on the Top Streaming Albums chart at No. 20. Its arrival marks the band's first appearance on Billboard's list of the most successful full-lengths and EPs on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others. The ranking itself was introduced only a relatively short time ago, so it's not shocking that it took such a drastic event for the Beach Boys to score an inaugural placement. Sounds of Summer Reaches a New High As Sounds of Summer earns the Beach Boys a debut on the Top Streaming Albums chart, the collection also reaches a new high on the Billboard 200. Last week, the compilation sat at No. 52. Now, it rockets to No. 14, 356 frames into its tenure on the tally. The Beach Boys Climb Multiple Billboard Charts The same gathering of the Beach Boys' most familiar tunes appears on two other Billboard lists, in addition to the Billboard 200 and the Top Streaming Albums roster. The compilation surges from No. 33 to No. 17 on the Top Album Sales chart and reappears at No. 22 on the Vinyl Albums ranking. The band manages to fill a pair of spots on the Top Album Sales ranking as Pet Sounds reaches a new high of No. 18, coming in just one slot beneath Sounds of Summer.
