Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson cancels remaining tour dates to focus on his mental health

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson has cancelled his remaining tour dates to focus on his mental health after ‘struggling’ for several months.

In a statement shared with fans, he spoke openly about his ‘mental illness’ which he has lived with for decades, and admitted that despite there being ‘times when it was unbearable’ he had been able to ”live a wonderful, healthy and productive life with support from my family, friends and fans who have helped me through this journey’.

But after undergoing three back surgeries in the last year, he has been ‘feeling strange’ and will take the time to discover the cause of his worries.

‘The surgeries were successful and I’m physically stronger than I’ve been in a long time,’ he wrote.

‘However, after my last surgery I started feeling strange and it’s been pretty scary for awhile. I was not feeling like myself. Mentally insecure is how I’d describe it.

‘We’re not sure what is causing it but I do know that it’s not good for me to be on the road right now so I’m heading back to Los Angeles.’

Explaining that he was ‘excited’ to get back on the stage and had been in the studio recording and rehearsing, it was important for him to figure out what is happening and ‘overcome’ it.

‘I’ve been in the studio recording and rehearsing with my band and have been feeling better. But then it crept back and I’ve been struggling with stuff in my head and saying things I don’t mean and I don’t know why,’ he shared.

‘I’m going to rest, recover and work with my doctors on this. I’m looking forward to my recovery and seeing everyone later in the year,’ he said before concluding: ‘The music and my fans keep me going and I know this will be something I can AGAIN overcome.’