Brian Wilson Dies: Rockers React

Fellow rock stars are reacting to Brian Wilson's death at 82 with heartbroken tributes and fond memories of the Beach Boys. That includes a message from the Beach Boys themselves.

"Brian 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," Al Jardine said. "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. Brian, I'll really miss you … still I have the warmth of the sun within me tonight."

Members of the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Styx and Toto have sent their condolences, along with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Chicago, Ringo Starr, Steve Perry of Journey, Graham Nash and Kiss co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, among many others. Read more below.

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The Kinks' Dave Davies said he was "devastated to hear of Brian Wilson's passing. He had such a profound effect on me. The Kinks played the Hollywood Bowl with the Beach Boys on our first us tour. ... Years later, Brian and I used to run into each other at the movies with our daughters and we'd catch up. I'm devastated. I loved his singing. He was an innovator and his writing prowess was remarkable. I loved him."

Randy Bachman of the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive said he's known the Beach Boys "since the mid-'60s and have done lots of shows with them. They were the American answer to the Beatles. They wowed everyone with the songs, structures, vocals harmonies – the sunshine sound. I remember when Brian decided to not go on the road anymore but continued to write incredible music. They were like family."

Wilson's death after a diagnosis of dementia comes just two days after the passing of Sly Stone, also at age 82. "Oh no, Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week – my world is in mourning. So sad," wrote Ron Wood. "Brian decided to split too," said Vernon Reid of Living Colour. Whitesnake's David Coverdale added: "Another giant passes."

Wilson was the last of three brothers in the Beach Boys to die, following Dennis in 1983 and Carl in 1998. "When Carl passed, it was like losing a brother – and it feels the same today," Bachman said. "They are still going today with their incredible legacy with Bruce Johnston and Mike Love. We lost one of the greatest composers and messengers who took jazz harmony, put it to a Chuck Berry beat and made a new genre of music. Some of the best singles in the world. Dennis, Carl and Brian are all together now – other worlds to sing in."

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