"Wilson established California as a place of possibility, where songs often possessed twinges of melancholy, but never lost their optimism."

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"Jardine believes Wilson changed after contracting Covid: “That was the end of it. He never came back after that.”"

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"Armstrong shared his rendition of the 1964 classic on Instagram, which sonically veers into punk rock territory, featuring a killer guitar riff."

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"His legacy should also inspire his disciples to look not just inward but outward, toward an appreciation of what their vibrations can do for others."

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"Wilson’s visionary approach to the recording studio has echoed across the decades, demonstrating that popular music held the power both for stimulating mass entertainment, as well as elevating the senses."

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"The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure."

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"Sting honored his hero Brian Wilson hours after news of his death during a concert in Germany Wednesday evening."

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"This is a heavy loss for anyone who loves music — it seems the more we talk about him, it only makes it worse to live without him."

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"Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of the Beach Boys – he was the soul of our sound."

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"The music didn’t end."

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"Mike Love honored his cousin Brian Wilson, stating that he was not just the heart of The Beach Boys, but the soul of their sound, celebrating his unmatched musical gifts and the profound impact he had on music."

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"Carnie expressed profound sadness and pain over her father's passing, stating, “I’ve never felt this kind of pain before, but I know he’s resting up there in heaven.”"

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"Wilson finished Smile in 2004, and it was “rapturously received,” as TIME noted in a 2008 list naming it one of the 10 best comeback albums."

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"He was a musical genius and revolutionary."

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"But this being a Brian Wilson track, “I Get Around” is also multilayered."

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"Wilson's passing was met with a raft of tributes from musicians who worked with or were inspired by him."

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"Brian Wilson was the genius behind the Beach Boys and one of the architects of California rock."

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"Vail, with producer Sam Parker, is gearing up to finally release Cows in the Pasture and had been collaborating with Wilson."

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"Brian Wilson, the singer-songwriter who co-created the iconic Beach Boys rock band, has died, his family said in a statement."

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"Brian was dealt many difficult hands in life, including a brutish father and severe mental illness."

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"Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems and made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82."

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"Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems and made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82."

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"For all the sorrow and internal battles that haunted his life, Wilson never forgot about the things that made him happy: his wife, his children and music, above all else."

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"Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82."

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"Wilson’s music will long outlive it as a brave and timeless inversion of the historically eternal fear of a cruel world: his “healing sounds,” as his brother Carl once described them, wrapping listeners in freely offered beauty and mastery."

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"The tortured-genius thing feels like old industry razzle-dazzle now."

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"President Donald Trump eulogized The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson on Thursday, calling the musician “a true Musical genius, right up there with the greatest, EVER,” and offered his condolences."

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"Wilson served as a driving creative force in the band by writing, arranging, and producing a large portion of the Beach Boys’ catalog, famous for its complex arrangements and extensive vocal harmonies."

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"The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure."

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"Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys, has passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly impacted the music world."

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"The world will miss Brian, but we are so lucky to have his music."

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"The final chapter is entitled “Today!,” with the exclamation point marking the positivity — nagging internal voices, self-doubt, and even depression notwithstanding — with which Wilson lived in 2016."

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"Brian Wilson, the leader of the Beach Boys and a foundational presence in the development of modern music, has died at the age of 82."

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"Very few of the world’s favorite artists actually shape the art they are part of."

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"Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems and made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82."

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"Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys founder and lead songwriter, has died, his family confirmed on social media."

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"Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems and made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82."

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"Wilson himself was celebrated for his gifts and pitied for his demons."

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"His death shook the world of entertainment, as fans, fellow musicians and loved ones mourn the passing of one of music’s greatest figures."

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