Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Dies in June 2025

Brian Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys and the last of the three Wilson brothers, passed away in June 2025 at the age of 82. The iconic rock band, established in 1961 by Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, alongside Mike Love and Al Jardine, achieved significant fame with hits like "Surfin' U.S.A." and "California Girls."

Over their extensive career, The Beach Boys garnered 15 top 10 hits and were honored with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. All three Wilson brothers have since passed away, with Dennis dying in 1983 and Carl in 1998.

Brian Wilson's life was marked by his musical genius, personal struggles, and significant contributions to the band's sound. His journey was depicted in the 2015 biopic 'Love & Mercy,' and he released his autobiography, 'I Am Brian Wilson,' in 2016. His wife, Melinda, passed away in January 2024.