Brian Wilson, the legendary co-founder of The Beach Boys who revolutionized pop music, has died at the age of 82, as per an announcement made by his family on social media. 1p1n14

According to Huff Post, the influential musician and producer’s death was confirmed through a statement shared on his official social media s, prompting an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans worldwide.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has ed away,” the family’s statement read. “We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.” A plea made more poignant considering the profound role his late wife, Melinda, played in his life. 

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The announcement of Wilson’s ing sparked immediate reactions from prominent figures in the music industry. The electronic music duo Disclosure praised Wilson as their favorite producer and composer of all time, noting how he “pushed the boundaries further than anyone had before.”

Mark McGrath, Sugar Ray’s frontman, expressed his heartbreak over the news, stating that he hoped Wilson’s memory and music would continue to bring joy and comfort to others. Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood also shared his grief, noting the tragic coincidence of losing both Wilson and Sly Stone in the same week.

Actor John Cusack paid his respects by describing Wilson as “an open heart with two legs” and “with an ear that heard the angels,” highlighting the musician’s unique ability to create transcendent music that touched millions of lives.

Sean Ono Lennon shared a personal tribute, revealing how Wilson had significantly influenced his own musical journey. Lennon expressed gratitude for having had the opportunity to meet and spend time with Wilson, whom he described as “our American Mozart.”

British broadcaster Piers Morgan acknowledged Wilson’s legacy by highlighting one of his most celebrated achievements, writing God Only Knows at the age of 23, which Morgan described as “one of the greatest pop songs in history.” The tribute emphasized Wilson’s complex personality while celebrating his status as a musical genius and show business icon.

As news of Wilson’s ing continues to reverberate through the music industry, his impact on popular music and his innovative approach to production and composition remain an indelible part of his legacy. The family has requested privacy during this period of mourning, even as they acknowledge sharing their loss with Wilson’s global fanbase.

Missed the 54th Annual Grammy Awards last night? Fear not dear reader as we have all of the performances from the show posted here, for your viewing pleasure. And let’s face it, the only reason anyone watches the Grammys is for the performances, right? Fan favorites like Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Coldplay, Chris Brown and more lit up the stage last night at the awards ceremony and amongst the vast number of performances, there were a number of highlights. The Rihanna/Coldplay duet was great and Chris Brown, making his first appearance at the Grammys since the “Rihanna beating’ incident, got the crowd going wild with his high energy performance. Minaj was weird as could be during her short set and the always adorable Taylor Swift gave a very crowd pleasing performance which was a nice change of pace from the excessive amount of rap/hip-hop/pop music that was being performed. Deau5 and the Foo Fighters, an unlikely duo, shared the stage for a bit. They started off playing the band’s hit song Rope, which transitioned into Deau5‘s Raise Your Weapon, which was then was remixed into a pure dubstep track that wasn’t exactly all that great. Still, an interesting performance nonetheless. For the older generation, The Beach Boys took the stage for a small reunion and of course, Paul McCartney did his thing as well. There was also a great Whitney Houston tribute that was put on by the extremely talented Jennifer Hudson. Considering the short amount of time they had to put that together, I think it was very well done. Check out all the performances below and let us know which ones you liked best. Jennifer Hudson (Whitney Houston Tribute) Nicki Minaj Rihanna & Coldplay Adele – Rolling In The Deep Sorry, this video is currently unavailable. Chris Brown Bruno Mars Alicia Keys (Etta James Tribute) David Guetta, Chris Brown, Lil’ Wayne, Foo Fighters & Deau5 Katy Perry Sorry, this video is currently unavailable. Kelly Clarkson & Jason Aldean Taylor Swift The Foo Fighters Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band The Beach Boys Reunion Paul McCartney Glen Campbell Tribute <

Aaron Eckhart will play Dennis Wilson in Randall Miller‘s new biopic, The Drummer, according to First Showing. The film will chronicle the last six years of The Beach Boys‘ drummer’s life and the release of his first solo album, Pacific Ocean Blue, shortly after his untimely death by drowning.

“Aaron is such a finely nuanced actor who is supremely dedicated to getting at the essence of who this rock star was,” Miller said of Eckhart‘s casting.

Personally, I’m excited for this movie because Eckhart will be doing his own singing and drumming for the role. The film also has access to Wilson’s previously unreleased music and The Beach Boys’ discography. Production is currently slated to begin in 2012. We’ll keep you posted as we hear more.