Wilson's death was announced by his family on Wednesday, June 11 Elton John shared a heartfelt tribute about "musical genius" Brian Wilson In an Instagram post on Wednesday, June 11, the "Tiny Dancer" hitmaker shared how The Beach Boys co-founder was the "biggest influence" on his songwriting Wilson's death at the age of 82 was announced by his family on Wednesday,

Elton John hails Brian Wilson as the 'biggest influence on my songwriting ever' as tributes to Beach Boys genius pour in - Posting on Instagram, Sir Elton said Wilson was ‘always so kind to me’ and ‘t

"I loved him, and was privileged to be around his bright shining light for a little while," McCartney wrote Thursday, a day after Wilson died at age 82.

Brian Wilson's friends and fellow celebrities, including Nancy Sinatra, are remembering the music icon in social media posts.

Wilson, whose death was announced on Wednesday, leaves behind an immense musical legacy that spans several decades.

Paul McCartney is paying tribute to music icon Brian Wilson following the death Wednesday of the Beach Boys co-founder.

As the music industry mourns the death of Brian Wilson, who co-founded the Beach Boys and an entire genre of California rock, Elton John paid special tribute to his friend on Instagram. "Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him,

Keith Richards, Mick Fleetwood and more are sharing tributes to Brian Wilson following the death of the legendary Beach Boys cofounder.

The "Full House" star, who occasionally performed with the Beach Boys, said that Love "didn't say one word" for over two hours as he processed the news: "I knew how he was feeling."