Brian Wilson<\/a>\u2018s friends and fellow celebrities are remembering the music icon. On Wednesday, after his family confirmed his death<\/a>, Mick Fleetwood, Elton John, Nancy Sinatra, and Sean Ono Lennon were among the stars to remember the revered Beach Boys<\/a> leader.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,\u201d they wrote. \u201cPlease respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Elton John shared a smiley portrait of the pair and remembered him singing \u201cSomeone Saved My Life Tonight\u201d at a 2003 tribute show. \u201cI played on his solo records, he sang on my album, The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation,\u201d John wrote. \u201cI grew to love him as a person, and for me, he was the biggest influence on my songwriting ever; he was a musical genius and revolutionary. He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever. A true giant.\u201d<\/p>\n Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood shared a post mourning both Wilson and Sly Stone<\/a>, who died on Monday: \u201cOh no Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week ~ my world is in mourning. So sad x,\u201d he wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Sinatra shared a photo of herself with Wilson in the studio. \u201cHis cherished music will live forever as he travels through the Universe and beyond,\u201d Sinatra wrote on Instagram. \u201cGod bless you, sweet Brian.\u201d<\/p>\n Sharing a portrait of Wilson, Mick Fleetwood wrote<\/a> on behalf of Fleetwood Mac, \u201cAnyone with a musical bone in their body must be grateful for Brian Wilson\u2019s genius magical touch!! And greatly saddened of this major worldly loss!!\u201d<\/p>\n Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said in a statement, \u201cBrian Wilson was one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the history of recorded music. Not only did his songs capture the spirit of youth, joy and longing in ways that still inspire millions of fans around the world, his innovative work in the studio transformed the way musicians record even to this day. Brian made an indelible mark, and our thoughts are with his family in this time of loss.\u201d<\/p>\n Get your daily dose of everything happening in Australian\/New Zealand music and globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Carole King shared Rolling Stone\u2018s post about Wilson, describing him as \u201cmy friend and my brother in songwriting.\u201d She wrote, \u201cWe shared a similar sensibility, as evidenced by his 4 over 5 chord under \u2018Aaaah!\u2019 in \u2018Good Vibrations\u2019 and mine under \u2018I\u2019m Into Something Good,\u2019\u201d King wrote on Instagram. \u201cWe once discussed who used it first, and in the end we decided it didn\u2019t matter.\u201d<\/p>\n She added: \u201cThe world will miss Brian, but we are so lucky to have his music.\u201d<\/p>\n Micky Dolenz of the Monkees shared several photos <\/a>with Wilson and called him a \u201cD,\u201d crediting his melodies with shaping a generation. \u201cHis harmonies changed the game, and his soul came through in every note,\u201d Dolenz wrote. \u201cWe crossed paths many times over the years, and every time I was struck by his quiet genius and kind heart. I was lucky to know him.\u201d<\/p>\n John Lennon and Yoko Ono\u2019s son Sean Ono Lennon, shared a Spotify link to \u201cOur Prayer\u201d from The Smile Sessions and<\/a> wrote<\/a>, \u201cAnyone who really knows me knows how heart broken I am about Brian Wilson passing. Not many people influenced me as much as he did.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cI feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him. He was always very kind and generous. He was our American Mozart. A one of a kind genius from another world.\u201d<\/p>\n Christopher Cross said in his own Instagram post<\/a> that Wilson was a \u201chuge part of who I am today as an artist,\u201d sharing a story about how he \u201ctaught me everything I know.\u201d He added: \u201cBrian struggled a lot with illness over the years, but managed to give us so much. I\u2019m glad you\u2019re at peace, my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n Graham Nash celebrated his joy and genius. \u201cHe set the musical course in a new direction. How lucky we are to have his beautiful sound to cherish for all time,\u201d he wrote. \u201cMy heart goes out to his family and friends, and to all of us whose lives have been musically expanded and uplifted by Brian. \ud83e\ude76\u201d<\/p>\n DJ duo Disclosure called him their \u201cfavorite producer and composer of all time\u201d in a comment on the post from Wilson\u2019s family about his death. \u201c[He] pushed the boundaries further than anyone had before. Lost for words,\u201d they wrote. \u201cWe love you Brian. Rest in peace to the greatest \ud83d\udc94.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSo sorry for your loss \u2764\ufe0fwe will miss you forever Brian,\u201d commented rising country star Carter Faith on the post. \u201cSending my condolences. Thank you for sharing him with the world,\u201d added Gavin DeGraw. \u201cRIP to one of the greatest composers in human history,\u201d said R&B singer Jalen Ngonda under the photo.<\/p>\n Brian Wilson was the genius behind the Beach Boys and one of the architects of California rock. He helped invent a golden, harmony-filled sound that defined a generation. Wilson\u2019s legacy includes dozens of hit singles with the Beach Boys, including three Number One singles (\u201cI Get Around,\u201d \u201cHelp Me, Rhonda,\u201d and \u201cGood Vibrations\u201d). Rolling Stone\u00a0named Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys Number Two in its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time<\/a>.<\/p>\nLove Music?<\/h2>\n
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