Paul McCartney paid tribute to the Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson on Instagram, who died on June 11 at 82 years old. "Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special,

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

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

Brian Wilson and his family were open about his health, from his needing a conservatorship for his dementia to his battle with substance use.

Elton John shared an Instagram tribute to Brian Wilson after The Beach Boys co-founder's death was announced by his family earlier in the day.

"Nothing but love and a lovely lasting debt from all of us over here on E Street." Springsteen is just one of many living legends who has sh

"Farewell, maestro," he said of the late legend. "Nothing but love and a lovely lasting debt from all of us over here on E Street"

An artist nearly synonymous with Los Angeles made his name crafting songs playing up his home state’s beachy vibes. His inner life, however, was anything but sunny.