Farewell to Brian Wilson: The master of pop music has gone

Farewell to Brian Wilson: The master of pop music has gone

Dolomitenstadt, Österreich - Brian Wilson, the creative mastermind of the legendary Beach Boys, died on June 11, 2025 at the age of 82. His death only came shortly before his 83rd birthday and leaves a profound gap in the world of music. Under the influence of Wilson, numerous hits were born that shaped the California attitude to life and led pop music in a new era. Dolo Music looks back on his life in a special episode and addresses his musical innovations, which ranged from harmonious structures to personal struggles.

As one of the best -known songwriters in pop history, Wilson is often referred to as the "Mozart des pop". He founded the Beach Boys in the early 1960s together with his brothers Carl and Dennis, his cousin Mike Love and school friend Al Jardine. Wilson's unique ability to create catchy melodies helped the group to hits such as "Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around" and "Barbara Ann"; Compositions that inspire the audience worldwide. Despite the profile that he built with songs about surfing and love, Wilson himself was never a surfer, which underlines his creative reach and sensitivity.

The musical legacy of 'Pet Sounds'

of one of Wilson's most impressive works is the album "Pet Sounds", which was released in 1966. This album is considered one of the best of all time and inspired the Beatles in creating "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band". "Woodn’t it be nice" opens the album with bright, happy sounds, which, however, convey a melancholic undertone. The deeply moving song "God Only Knows" is considered an emotional highlight and shows the greatness of Wilson's musical genius.

In "Pet Sounds" Wilson captured profound emotions with his co-author Tony Asher. The use of unconventional instruments, such as the Theremin in "I just Wasn’t Made for Thesis Times", shows his desire for musical experiments. The album can not only be heard actively, but is also experienced as part of life, which illustrates its timelessness and the hidden complexity of Wilson's music.

personal challenges and legacy

Despite his impressive life life, Wilson was faced with deep personal challenges. The 1970s were characterized by creative setbacks, a failed marriage and the difficulties associated with his հարաբերության for psychotherapy. His “Smile” project, the most ambitious of his career, was never fully realized and plunged him into artistic crises. Nevertheless, he later found peace with his past and was able to publish his long -awaited album "Smile" in 2004.

Wilson not only leaves an impressive musical legacy, but also a personal story of love and loss. He married Melinda Ledbetter in 1995 and adopted five children. After Melinda's death in January 2024, Brian Wilson followed 17 months later. However, the music will remain a testimony of his vision and talent, inspired by harmonies, melodies and feelings that have shaped many generations.

to Wilson's memory recommends Dolo Music three current songs: "To All And Everyone I Love" by Naked Lunch, "Suzanne" by Mark Ronson and Raye and "Changing Yourself" by The Anvils. These tracks and the distinctive art of Wilson are reminiscent of his extraordinary legacy and the timeless sounds that he left the world.