Over the last two days, the entire music industry took a moment to honor the legacy of Brian Wilson. A member of the Beach Boys, Wilson was more than a musician, he was also a master songwriter. With Wilson having such an impact on the industry, legends like Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and numerous others recalled his unmatched talent. But recently, John Stamos fought back tears when recalling the impact Wilson had on him and how he didn’t believe the news when he first heard it.
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Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction of Mike Love, Stamos was asked about his thoughts on Wilson’s passing. Suggesting he didn’t even believe the text he received that told him Wilson passed, the actor added, “Mike and I were together when I got the text, and I had to tell him… ‘he’s gone.’”
Having spent time with Wilson thanks to the Beach Boys appearing on Full House during the 1980s, Stamos declared, “Without Brian Wilson, life would be a mistake. I mean, his music has been part of my DNA, and the beauty and the happiness and the joy and the optimism and the positivity that I’ve gotten from their music has made who I am.”
John Stamos Reveals Greatest ‘Full House’ Memory With Brian Wilson
During the Full House episode that featured the Beach Boys, Stamos received the chance of a lifetime when he performed with them. Becoming an iconic moment in the series, the actor revealed, “One of my greatest honors is when someone comes up and says, ‘I got turned on to the Beach Boys because of you and Full House.’ It’s the greatest gift that I could have given back to them.”
The more Stamos discussed Wilson, the more he fought back tears. “I don’t know how we’re going to get through it. I know, I, you know, ‘God Only Knows’ starts playing….” Taking a minute to compose himself, he continued, “But we’ll get through it, and we have to, for Brian. I think obviously the rest of this summer, the rest of the live shows forever, will be dedicated to Brian Wilson and be a tribute to him.”
As for fans, they added their voice to the video with comments reading:
“Very pleased to see Brian Wilson’s passing get so much attention. He really did change popular music in America and the world, adding a sophistication that most pop music was lacking. He truly was a musical genius.”
“‘Without Brian Wilson, life would be a mistake.’ I agree.”
“Brian Wilson made my life better than it would have been without his and the Beach Boys music. Thank you.”
“I remember when The Beach Boys were on Full House. It was the biggest thing on television at the time. Thanks John for the wonderful interview and talking about your friend”
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