Two years before Wilson's death at age 82, the Beach Boys co-founder shared a story about meeting Dylan in an unlikely place

Bob Dylan, 84, Makes Beautifully Heartfelt Tribute to Brian Wilson originally appeared on Parade. Yesterday, the world mourned the loss of one of the single greatest songwriters we had the privilege to experience, and that was Brian Wilson, of The Beach Boys. His career, spanning 60 years, has completely changed music.

Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and more paid tribute to the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson after his tragic death on June 11, 2025. Dylan first posted on X, formerly Twitter. The news has seemingly hit him hard,