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Watch Sting Honour Brian Wilson with Tender 'God Only Knows' Cover in Germany
- Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, died at age 82 with his family announcing his death on June 11, 2025.
- Wilson's influential work, including the 1966 album 'Pet Sounds', inspired major artists and shaped the California sound of the 1960s.
- On June 11, Sting honored Wilson by performing an acoustic cover of 'God Only Knows' during his concert at IGA Park in Germany hours after Wilson's death news broke.
- Sting began by performing the opening verse and chorus of the song, expressing sorrow over Brian's passing while acknowledging the many wonderful contributions he left behind.
- Wilson's passing prompted public grief and recognition of his lasting legacy as a musical genius who influenced countless artists across multiple generations.
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"Today, one of my heroes is dead."
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Sting honours Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys with rendition of ‘God Only Knows’ as more tributes pour in
Keith Richards, Peter Gabriel, Mick Fleetwood, Tom Petty, the Backstreet Boys, and Gene Simmons are among those who have spoken on Wilson's death.
Sting covers ‘God Only Knows’ in tribute to Brian Wilson; Paul McCartney says he ‘loved him’
Kevin Kane/WireImage Sting has shared a musical tribute to The Beach Boys‘ Brian Wilson, who died at the age of 82. The Police frontman shared a clip on Instagram of him performing the Beach Boys classic “God Only Knows” during his concert in Rostock, Germany, on Wednesday. “So today one of my heroes died, Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys. He’s gone to heaven,” Sting says in the clip. “So I wanna sing a song that I love.” He captioned the clip, …
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