CBS hosted an encore to remember the Late Brian Wilson, who passed away at 82 on June 11, 2025. An event named “Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys” was re-aired on Sunday night to honor his contributions and talent in Music. The band leader of ‘The Beach Boys’ is no longer among us, but his contributions and efforts in the Music Industry will never be forgotten.
The Beach Boys
This band was founded in Hawthorn, CA, in 1961 by three brothers, their cousin, and a school friend: Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine. The Beach Boys were established to encourage Californian culture, which gives off the values of love, youthful enthusiasm, and surf culture to the audience. They wanted to redefine musical norms into a more diversified form.
Now, the band has lost its leader, Brian Wilson, in whose memory CBS has hosted ‘Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys’ again from 9 to 11 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday. Moreover, at this event, you’ll see several performances, hear from the band members, and pay a musical tribute to their late leader.
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Original: Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys was first aired on 9 April 2023, where the Recording Academy honored their award winners, The Beach Boys, as their guests. A two-hour-long event was hosted where the musical stars performed their hits in front of them. This event was organized in the Dobly Theatre of Los Angeles, featuring some additional special guests. The Recording Academy also invited Drew Carey, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Jam, Elton John, Harvey Mason Jr., Bruce Springsteen, and John Stamos to lighten the event.
Who performed their hits at the Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys?
Below is a list provided in which the performers of the evening and their song choices are mentioned briefly. After the performances, many of them stayed to appreciate the influence this band has brought to the music industry.
- Darlin’ by Andy Grammer
- Sloop John B by Beck
- Good Vibrations by Beck and Jim James
- In My Room by Brandi Carlile
- “God Only Knows” performed by Brandi Carlile and John Legend together at Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
- Wouldn’t It Be Nice by Charlie Puth
- Do You Wanna Dance by Fall Out Boys
- Do It Again by Foster All People
- Barbara Ann by Hanson
- “The Warmth Of The Sun” performed by Norah Jones at Grammy Salute
- Surfer Girl by Lady A
- Sail on Sailer by John Legend
- Help Me Rhonda by Little Big Town
- “Surfin’ USA/ Fun Fun Fun” performed by Luke Spiller and Taylor Momsen
- “Don’t Worry Baby” performed by Michael McDonald and Take 6, together
- “I Know There’s an Answer” presented by Mumford & Sons at Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
- I Get Around by My Morning Jacket
- Heroes and Villains by Pentatonix
- Caroline No by LeAnn Rimes
- You Still Believe in Me by St. Vincent
- California Girls by Weezers
CBS’s Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys: More to know
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys was first aired in April 2023, celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Beach Boys, and gained a lot of love from the audience. Moreover, this band is the most successful among all the others to date due to their exclusivity and vision to change the face of music. They have now printed their name in American History for being the one with 100,000 recordings sold worldwide. Along with that, they are also honored with the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award for the contribution and appreciative work of the band.
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Conclusion
Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys brought nostalgia for the band with Brian Wilson back to life. However, his contributions to music and his vision will never die and continue to mark his legacy. The band members talked about their bond and paid their condolences to the best leader and brother they have had. Furthermore, losing someone we love and cherish is truly painful, and thus, we should always take care of those we love to avoid any regrets later on.
