The music world is mourning Brian Wilson, one of the most influential songwriters of all time.
Founding member of the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, singer-songwriter Mick Fleetwood, the legendary Elton John and more musicians have shared their grief following the death of Wilson, the legendary Beach Boys cofounder who died at 82.
Wilson's fellow founding Beach Boys members, including Mike Love, also paid tribute.
Al Jardine, best known as the band's rhythm guitarist and occasionally singing lead vocals, calls Wilson "my friend, my classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in spirit."
"I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as long as you were," he wrote in a statement shared with USA TODAY on Wednesday. "I think the most comforting thought right now is that you are reunited with Carl and Dennis, singing those beautiful harmonies again. You were a humble giant who always made me laugh and we will celebrate your music forever."
