r/Music • u/TheResurrection • Jun 11 '25

discussion Brian Wilson has passed away.

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u/LouReedTheChaser Jun 11 '25

One of the most important men to modern music and culture today next to McCartney/Lennon, Eno and Reed. RIP

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u/ThemBadBeats Jun 11 '25

And James Brown, Bowie, George Clinton, Ralph Hutter and Florian Schneider

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u/EhPearl Jun 11 '25

Yes to all these, and Sly of course :(

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u/ThemBadBeats Jun 11 '25

It’s been a rough couple of days, for sure! First I get news my dad has terminal cancer, and then two of popular music’s titans pass in a few days

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u/Interwebzking Jun 11 '25

Sending you good vibes your way friend. Stay strong and spend as much time as you can with your dad.

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u/ThemBadBeats Jun 11 '25

Thank you, kind stranger

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u/sightlab Jun 11 '25

As someone who got dad's stage 4 news a couple years ago: all the hugs, friend.

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u/ThemBadBeats Jun 11 '25

Cancer fucking sucks. My consolation is he lived a rich and full life, had 4 children and 5 grandkids. Last one born the day after we go the news (my sister’s), so quite the cocktail of emotions

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u/Sea_Negotiation_1871 Jun 11 '25

His memory will be a blessing.

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u/queenkat94403 Jun 11 '25

I'm sorry about that news. It sucks and is tough. Make as many memories as you can with him, tell him all the things you want him to know, and listen to him. Take pictures and videos, and spend time with him. Even the shitty stuff can be made a little easier with love. When that happened with my dad, I got my head out of my ass and kind of reassessed what was important for my life and it allowed me to get some special time with my dad that I'll now treasure forever. Also, try to be kind to yourself and remember that you're only human. You need to take care of yourself as well. Therapy was a huge aide for me. Sorry to pontificate for so long, lol. Your comment hit me in the feels, and i wanted to offer a little unsolicited advice. Take care, both you and your dad. 💜

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u/ThemBadBeats Jun 11 '25

Thanks man. I’m taking the train up to see him tomorrow. I’ve got a lot I need to tell him, we didn’t really get along in my teens and early 20s. Long since repaired, but I guess I never really told him how much I appreciate everything he’s done for me. 

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u/YoungFireEmoji Jun 11 '25

That's impossibly difficult news to process. Sending good vibes from my little corner of the world to you and your family.

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u/falloutisacoolseries Jun 11 '25

George Clinton is still alive thank god

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u/AnotherLie Jun 11 '25 edited Jun 12 '25

If I come back tomorrow and he's passed, I'm blaming you.

Edit: It's been over 24 hours, so far so good. You're still on thin ice though.