The Beach Boys were led by Brian Wilson. Indeed, Brian Wilson was the Beach Boys. He largely wrote, performed, and produced the recordings they made in the 1960s, from “ Surfin’ ” in 1961 to “ Do It ...

It goes without saying that Brian Wilson, who died last week at the age of 82, was a pure product of Southern California. His ...

God Only Knows Where California Would Be Without Brian Wilson originally appeared on L.A. Mag.

UVA pop culture expert Jack Hamilton says the 1960s music icon merged different genres into his unique style, taking rock and ...

If The Beach Boys felt threatened by the Fab Four’s explosive arrival, they were not going down without a fight.

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American music's equivalent to John Lennon has crossed the rainbow bridge, an ever-tedious euphemism for death.

Dive into the melodies, memories, and moments that defined Brian Wilson—from his favorite song to the Beatles track that left him in tears.

Following the death of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, Doug Kolk took a moment to break down why Wilson is so widely regarded as a musical genius. From inspiring The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper to ...

Part IWouldn’t It Be NiceThe eulogies for Brian Wilson continue to roll in like the surf break at Huntington Beach.

Brian Wilson’s death on Wednesday at the age of 82 heralds an end to one idea of Southern California — as the temperate ...