Brian Wilson, the visionary songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys who created the soundtrack to America's California dreaming, has died at age 82. His family announced his passing on Instagram, saying "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away."

Wilson was the principal creative force behind The Beach Boys, whose early hits embodied the fantasy of California as a paradise of beautiful youth, fast cars and endless surf, making them the most popular American rock group of the 1960s. His groundbreaking album "Pet Sounds" revolutionized pop music and influenced countless artists, including The Beatles.

Beyond The Beach Boys, Wilson pursued a successful solo career, releasing acclaimed albums including "That Lucky Old Sun" (2008) and "No Pier Pressure" (2015). He collaborated with notable artists throughout his career, working with Van Dyke Parks on the legendary "SMiLE" sessions and later completing the project in 2004. His partnerships with lyricists like Tony Asher on "Pet Sounds" and his work with contemporary artists demonstrated his enduring creative spirit.

Wilson had been living with dementia, with his family filing for conservatorship in 2024 citing his "major neurocognitive disorder."

K-SUN CLASSICS "THE ROAD RADIO" has been honoring Wilson's musical legacy since its creation in 2009, regularly featuring his songs both with The Beach Boys and from his solo career, including tracks from "That Lucky Old Sun" and "No Pier Pressure."

He leaves behind a legacy as one of pop music's greatest songwriters and innovators, whose harmonies and melodies continue to define the sound of American summer.

Van Morrison is thrilled to announce his brand new album, 'Remembering Now' out June 13th. This highly anticipated release features 14 orginal tracks, opening with the radiant 'Down To Joy', first featured in Kenneth Branagh's Oscar winning film Belfast (2021).
Blending soul, jazz, blues, folk, and country, the album revisits classic Van Morrison themes with fresh, heartfelt compositions.

Marianne Faithfull, the British singer and actress known for her hits in the 1960s and her remarkable career resurgence in the late 1970s, passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 78. Her spokesperson confirmed her peaceful passing in London, surrounded by her loving family.

Career Highlights

Faithfull began her career in 1964 with the release of her debut single "As Tears Go By," which reached the UK Top 10.

She was known for her relationship with Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones and her role in films such as "The Girl on a Motorcycle" (1968).

After battling drug addiction and homelessness in the 1970s, she made a comeback with the album "Broken English" in 1979, earning critical acclaim and respect in the music industry.

She continued to collaborate with notable artists and released several acclaimed albums, including "Strange Weather," "Vagabond Ways," and "She Walks in Beauty."

Personal Life

Born on December 29, 1946, in Hampstead, London, Faithfull was the daughter of an MI6 agent and a Viennese aristocrat.

She was married three times and had two children.

Faithfull struggled with addiction and health issues, including breast cancer and hepatitis C, but continued to perform and create music until her passing.

The Doobie Brothers are set to release a new album titled “Walk This Road” in 2025. 

The new album features 10 new songs sung by Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, and Pat Simmons. The band has expressed their pride in the results of their collaboration and recording process.

The three founding members wrote songs and collaborated together, indicating a cohesive effort in the creation of the new material.

The Doobie Brothers’ new album, Walk This Road, is available on LP, CD, and digital on June 6, 2025.

Listen & pre-order now: https://doobies.lnk.to/WTR 

Garth Hudson, the Canadian keyboard virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist, has passed away at the age of 87. He was the last original member of the Canadian rock group The Band. Renowned for his unique sound palette, Hudson contributed his distinctive touch to rock classics such as "Up on Cripple Creek," "The Weight," and "Rag Mama Rag."

Born on August 2, 1937, in Windsor, Ontario, Garth Hudson was the oldest member of the group that once accompanied Bob Dylan. He died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning at a nursing home in Woodstock, New York. This was confirmed by his longtime friend and occasional collaborator, Jan Hast.

Hast described Hudson as a very private man and a gentleman in the rock and roll world, a master at creating musical textures that elevated the performances of his bandmates. After receiving classical music training, the bearded musician began his career in the late 1950s with the band Paul London and The Capers. He rose to fame after joining Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks as an organist, saxophonist, and keyboardist.

However, his legacy and influence truly solidified within The Band, alongside Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel. The group enjoyed several hits during the 1960s and 1970s, including "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "Up On Cripple Creek." In addition to his preferred instrument, a Lowrey electric organ, Hudson was proficient in piano, accordion, and various types of saxophones. He also collaborated with a multitude of other artists, including Leonard Cohen, Norah Jones, and Van Morrison.

David Lynch, the visionary and unconventional filmmaker known for classics like Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, has passed away at the age of 78.

The news was shared on Lynch's Facebook page on Thursday, stating, "It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We ask for some privacy during this time. There’s now a huge void in the world without him. But, as he would say, 'Keep your eye on the donut and not the hole.'"

Last year, Lynch revealed that he had been diagnosed with emphysema, which meant he could no longer leave his house to direct. A long-time smoker, his smoking habit was prominently featured in the 2016 documentary David Lynch: The Art Life, where a cigarette was a constant presence throughout its 90-minute runtime.

In addition to his work in film, Lynch recorded multiple music albums. His latest, Cellophane Memories, was a collaborative effort with Twin Peaks' Chrystabell, released in 2024. He also directed music videos for artists like Chris Isaak and Nine Inch Nails. His films featured performances from major music stars such as Sting and David Bowie.

Lynch's breakout feature film debuted in 1977 with Eraserhead, a black-and-white experimental film about a malformed child and the man assigned to care for him. This acclaimed work led to Lynch being selected to direct the film adaptation of The Elephant Man in 1980, which received eight Academy Award nominations.

His 1984 big-budget adaptation of Dune was one of the few missteps in his career. However, he bounced back two years later with Blue Velvet, a masterpiece centered on a sadistic kidnapper and the young man caught up in a small-town mystery.

Lynch further delved into small-town drama with the groundbreaking 1990 TV series Twin Peaks, a critical and commercial success that aired for two seasons. In 1992, he expanded the universe with the feature film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me and revived the series in 2017 with Twin Peaks: The Return, which became one of the most acclaimed TV shows of the 2010s.

Throughout his career, Lynch produced some of the most challenging and celebrated works of the past fifty years, including 2001's Mulholland Drive and 2006's Inland Empire, his last major feature film. He also directed numerous short films over the decades.