Paul McCartney, Mike Love, Carnie Wilson, Elton John and more celebrities are sharing their sorrow on the death of Brian Wilson. The visionary leader of the Beach Boys was 82.

On Thursday, McCartney took to social media to express his admiration for Wilson, who died on Wednesday aged 82. The Beatles legend enjoyed a close friendship with the late Beach Boys singer ...

It shows the genius of Brian," he expressed. McCartney and Brian Wilson performed that song together in 2002, and it was great, but the Beatle admitted that it wasn't an easy feat.

Paul McCartney Remembers "Musical Genius" Brian Wilson: "I Loved Him" Brian Wilson Dies: Beach Boys Co-Founder & Singer, Acclaimed And Troubled Genius Of Rock Generation Was 82 ...

I’m making two points here: The first is that Brian Wilson, like Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Lady Gaga, and nearly all other great musicians worked very hard at their craft.

Wilson’s death at the age of 82 was confirmed by his family on 11 June. His children wrote at the time: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.

No one likes to think about the moment they bow out, but Paul McCartney showed everyone how to reflect on their past with grace.

Check out our full review of The Beach Boys. Love & Mercy Paul Dano portrayed the late singer/songwriter in the 2014 biopic Love & Mercy, also starring John Cusack, Paul Giamatti, and Elizabeth Banks.

McCartney has said “Pet Sounds” influenced The Beatles as they created “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” McCartney paid tribute to Brian Wilson when the Beach Boys co-founder ...