Brian Wilson performed his final concert appearance on July 26, 2022, at the Pine Knob Music Theatre outside of Detroit.
Wilson’s band, known for covering the nuances of his studio creations, played hits-filled shows and ambitious pieces like Pet Sounds and SMiLE in their entireties.
Al Jardine described Wilson as introverted but authentic in expressing Beach Boys music, noting Wilson’s introversion and studio genius.
At his final show, Wilson, who was in poor health, struggled on and off the stage with a walker, sitting rigid and barely acknowledging the audience.
Wilson’s daughter Carnie Wilson confirmed that her father would likely not tour anymore due to health reasons, and Chicago’s Robert Lamm acknowledged Wilson’s immobility during the tour.
