United Kingdom, June 13 -- Brian Wilson's "presence" is being felt by his former Beach Boys bandmate Mike Love.

The singer's death aged 82 was announced this week, and Mike made the admission he could still feel the performer in his life as he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday (12.06.25), just one day after Brian's passing was announced.

Mike, 83, was inducted by 60-year-old actor and longtime friend John Stamos, and said on stage about Brian while accepting the honour: "I do feel his presence."

He added: "I especially must thank my cousin Brian Wilson. My first cousin by blood but brother in music - together we set the stage for some of the most successful music collaborations of all time."

Brian, who served ...