Brian Wilson, creative mastermind of The Beach Boys, passed away on June 11, 2025, at age 82 Legacy+2stageandcinema.com+2theguardian.com+2. He died peacefully in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where he had lived for many years Legacy+1yatesfuneralhomes.com+1.
As the genius behind Pet Sounds, Good Vibrations, and a California pop legacy, Wilson redefined what pop music could express—a blend of harmony, melancholy, and wistful optimism. His innovative studio work shaped countless artists and styles. He lived quietly in later years, but his creative spirit never faded.
