Losing Brian Wilson was losing one of our greatest musical visionaries. His mind for harmonies remain enchanting to this day, the romance in his lyrics spell-binding. A piece of Wilson can be found in almost any form of popular music. From Bob Dylan to Stevie Wonder to Bruce Springsteen, the list goes on and on. Obviously, John Stamos was devastated by the news. Back in the 80s, the peak of his fame, he was a super fan and honorary Beach Boys member. Moreover, he even filled in on occasion to play with them.
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Additionally, he had the unfortunate responsibility of breaking the tragic news to someone who knew Brian Wilson very well: Mike Love. Recently, the Full House star spoke with the New York Post on the red carpet of the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday. He arrives that night to honor Mike Love but unfortunately, he had to learn that his old bandmate Brian Wilson died. Stamos recalls it as a freezing moment. Love couldn't even remotely process it.
John Stamos Says Mike Love Went Silent After Hearing About Brian Wilson
"I was with Mike, I got off the plane, and I got the text," the actor recounts. "I said, 'Mike, your cousin passed away,' and his face went blank. We sat in the car for 2½ hours or so... he didn't say one word. I didn't ask him anything, ask him how he was feeling. I knew how he was feeling."
Stamos eulogizes Brian Wilson in the most apt way imaginable. The Beach Boys legend exists as this massive giant in music, with influence that expands an eternity. His harmonies feel as true as the air we breathe. We lose a lot in modern music without his impact. As John says, ""Without Brian Wilson, life would be a mistake. It's been a big blow to all of us."
