That one Brian Wilson masterwork that perfectly encapsulates the man’s elemental alchemy, technical prowess and musicological genius. The Beach Boys’ 1966 jewel, Good Vibrations.

Brian Wilson in Los Angeles in 1968. (Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images) Brian Wilson didn’t create the sun or the ocean or the sea-sprayed landmass we call Southern California.

In that respect, Brian [Wilson] was the Claude Monet of rock and roll. He was considered to be a genius, but I think it’s deeper and much more mystical than that.

“He was the driving force. He was a creative genius behind the Beach Boys, and the entire sound of surf rock,” Spike responded. The Beach Boys have sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs helped define a revved-up era of American popular music, has died at age 82. Wilson's family announced his death on social media ...

(CNN) — Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died, his family announced on Wednesday.

Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Brian Wilson's Tormented Life – How Abuse, Demons and Drugs Took Unbelievable Toll on Gentle Genius Source: MEGA Brian Wilson's life was a saga of torment.

Beach Boys co-founders Mike Love and Brian Wilson shared a deep and complicated history as first cousins and bandmates. Despite their various conflicts, including their longstanding creative rift ...

Paul McCartney Mourns Loss of 'Musical Genius' Brian Wilson in Emotional Tribute first appeared on Parade on Jun 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 12, 2025, where it ...

Nearly two months after his passing on June 11, 2025, Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative heart of The Beach Boys, was laid to rest in a private ceremony on August 6, 2025.

Sometimes there are strange symmetries in death, as in life. The twin passings of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson this week brought that into sharp relief. Both were musical geniuses who paid a high ...