SiriusXM is sad to report that Brian Wilson, pop pioneer and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has passed away. In honour of Brian’s music and legacy, SiriusXM is relaunching Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel on channel 79 from now through Friday, June 18, at 3 am ET.
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” Brian’s family said in a statement. “We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
“The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure,” The Beach Boys said in a statement. “Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound. The melodies he dreamed up and the emotions he poured into every note changed the course of music forever. His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own. Together, we gave the world the American dream of optimism, joy, and a sense of freedom—music that made people feel good, made them believe in summer and endless possibilities. We are heartbroken by his passing. We will continue to cherish the timeless music we made together and the joy he brought to millions over the decades. And while we will miss him deeply, his legacy will live on through his songs and in our memories. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and his loved ones during this difficult time.”
Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel is available on satellite channel 79 and streaming on the SiriusXM app through Friday, June 13, at 3am ET.
Featuring songs from every phase of their 60-year career, Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel brings The Beach Boys’ iconic sounds from the California coastline into your homes and cars.
As the most complete and comprehensive audio collection from one of America’s most beloved bands, the channel plays The Beach Boys’ early songs about surf, sand, girls, and cars, to their pioneering sounds that influenced generations of artists.
Hear the band’s biggest hits, hard-to-find rarities, a cappella vocals, backing tracks, alternate versions, exclusive stories from family and band members (past and present), band members’ solo work, and much more.
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