More recently, Wilson's friend and contemporary Paul McCartney took to social media to honor the late great musical giant, who passed away on June 11 at the age of 82.

Paul McCartney is paying tribute to music icon Brian Wilson following the death Wednesday of the Beach Boys co-founder. “Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so ...

Fans Re-Discover the Song That Paul McCartney Says 'Reduces Me to Tears' first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025 This story ...

Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson in 2009. - Kevin Mazur/MPL/WireImage/Getty Images “God Only Knows” how respected Brian Wilson was for his talent.

Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and more paid tribute to the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson after his tragic death on June 11, 2025.

Brian Wilson kindly signed a copy of 'Pet Sounds' for Don Henley, but an edit to the autograph might have changed the meaning of the moment.

Paul McCartney shared a series of photos of Wilson, at least one of which was taken by McCartney’s late wife Linda McCartney, writing, “Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that ...

(CNN) — “God Only Knows” how respected Brian Wilson was for his talent. The Beach Boy, whose death at the age of 82 was announced Wednesday, drew online tributes. Paul McCartney shared a ...