Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder and frontman, dead at 82

Jun 11, 2025, 11:27 AM | Updated: 12:43 pm

KOSI 101.1

My heart hurts! Growing up, they were so huge in our house. Rest in peace.

Brian Wilson, co-founder and primary songwriter of the Beach Boys, has passed away at the age of 82 after living with a neurocognitive disorder.

Wilson, known for pioneering the studio-as-instrument approach in music, formed The Beach Boys in the early 1960s with his brothers and friends. He played a key role in the band’s early success with hits like “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and later focused on producing music for other artists.

Wilson’s legacy includes the iconic album “Pet Sounds” and the revival of the shelved project “Smile” in the 2000s. His contributions to music earned him two Grammy awards and an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Celebrate a tribute with us tomorrow night at Cherry Creek North.

Colorado News

(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)...

Kathie J

Colorado Halloween pumpkins can attract bears

Our Halloween pumpkins are now on the “Bear hibernating for winter” menu. Be aware. Be bear aware or you might get a big fright on your front porch. Colorado Parks […]

2 days ago

Jenny D

Bobby Collins | Jenny’s Real Funny Friends

Bobby Collins talks about the major difference between New York and Denver. Check him out this weekend at @comedyworks in Landmark. Catch him for these shows at Comedy Works South: […]

2 days ago

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 27: A general view after a Denver Broncos touchdown during the second qu...

Big Mic

One hot kickoff! Sunday’s Broncos game could be one of the hottest in the teams history

In a season that has already seen football players shoes melting in Nashville as field temperatures exceeded 150 degrees, and the Broncos already on a record 11 game streak of […]

2 days ago

Tammy Oakland

USPS is hiring more than 200 workers in Denver

Looking for a new job before the holidays? The U.S. Postal Service is hiring in Denver, and this weekend could be your chance to get your foot in the door. […]

2 days ago

Steve Marshall

Colorado Is One Of The States Where You’re Most Likely To Get A Speeding Ticket

Congratulations, Colorado drivers. We did it. We cracked the top 10. According to a new survey by the Simmrin Law Group, Colorado ranks No. 9 among the places where drivers […]

2 days ago

KOSI 101.1

The Kathie J Show | Mr. Norris talks bullying, the “3 T’s” and more

Were you bullied as a kid? I was—and so was my daughter’s gym teacher, Mr. Norris. Back to school brings big emotions and, sometimes, bullies. On The Kathie J Show, […]

2 days ago