We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.
We are at a loss for words right now.
Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving.
We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.
Love & Mercy
“What a Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on this day in 1979. Written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, it won Grammys for Song of the Year and Record of the Year in 1980. It is the ultimate yacht rock song.
“What a Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 on this day in 1979, entering at #73. The song went on to spend 20 weeks on the chart and peaked at #1 on April 14, 1979.
RIP Johnnie Walker and thank you. Thank you for all you did for my music and the many other musicians you brought to the public's attention. I loved talking with you on your shows. I will miss you. You will be very missed by many x
“The Nightfly” by Donald Fagen was released on this day in 1982. Yacht rock tracks include “Green Flower Street”, “I.G.Y.” and “New Frontier”. Personnel includes Jeff Porcaro, Greg Phillinganes, Larry Carlton, Hugh McCracken, Michael Omartian and the Becker brothers.
Coldplay was and are amazing..ever since i first met Chris, Jonny, Will and Guy a long time ago.. They are one of the greatest bands in the world #Coldplay#ColdplayGlastonbury
What a man. What a legend.
The broadcaster’s broadcaster. One of the kindest, loveliest people I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Thanks for the support & music chat over the years. Can’t believe we won’t meet in the bowels of MV for our weekly catch up. Love ya Wrighty💔
The Matriarch of our family and an unrelenting source of inspiring positive energy. One of a kind. She will always be there for us. Dancing in the audience.
There is so much more to this message than just a loss.. There is deep love for a soul that saved you and now has left the world... prayers and love for @BrianWilsonLive 🙏
My heart is broken. Melinda, my beloved wife of 28 years, passed away this morning.
Our five children and I are just in tears.
We are lost.
Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior.
She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career.
“Charlie Watts was my bed. I could lay on there, and I know that not only would I have a good sleep, but I’d wake up and it’d still be rocking” (2021)
Miss you, Charlie
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