WEEKLY PIC
In the last 24 hours the world said goodbye to one of the most brilliant musical minds in music history, Brian Wilson. Leading The Beach Boys with his unmistakable understanding of harmony and beautiful arrangements, he captured an iconic sound which forever shaped music and directly impacted us as music makers.
We are forever grateful for Brian’s love of music and his lifetime of sharing that craft. It changed the world and broke the barriers of popular music. God only knows where we would be without Brian Wilson.
RIP – Brian Wilson
MESSAGE FROM THE BAND
This week we are reflecting on the musicians that have changed the game, and two icons that have said Goodbye to this world. In one week we have lost a two icons, Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, known for his unstoppable grooves and live experience unmatched by nearly any band over the last 50 years. His impact directly made it to our stage with songs like “Higher” which was an anchor of more than one HANSON tour sparking immediate energy and engagement from every crowd we shared his music. We thought the week would only bring one goodbye, until the recent loss of another legend, Brian Wilson.
Brian Wilson’s legacy was cemented through the work of the Beach Boys and the incredible harmonies that defined a generation and went on to impact many more to this day. Back to our first concert singing a capella, we sang songs like “Fun Fun Fun” and we even had the honor of being asked to perform for Brian’s induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 25 years ago, as we performed possibly his most beloved song “God Only Knows” which remains to be one of the most beautiful and haunting pop songs ever released.
Wherever you are, music has the power to reach into your life and help tell the story that makes the journey that much more beautiful. We are very grateful we have had a chance to come close to some of these lost icons, and as fans we will be forever indebted to the brilliant and courageous creators like Brian Wilson and Sly Stone that set the bar so high.
This week, we hope you will put on some Beach Boys and some Sly and the Family Stone and remember just how powerful this music thing really is.
Thanks For Listening
Isaac, Taylor and Zac
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MEMBERS ONLY STREAM
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Members, don’t forget the upcoming stream of the Sound of Light concert from HANSON Day beginning June 28th at 5pm CT.
SPECIAL SHOWS
During 2025, HANSON will perform a limited number of shows.
July 25, 2025 Snoqualmie, WA Snoqualmie Hotel & Casino
July 26, 2025 Prior Lake, MN Mystic Lake Ribfest**
Aug 9, 2025 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
Aug 10, 2025 Portland, ME Guster on the Ocean
Sept 21, 2025 Chicago,IL Riot Fest*
*single day tickets now available
**recently added