The Beach Boys' founding member never seemed to encounter a genre, instrument or movement he didn't want to incorporate into his soundscape. That's why it's equally surprising and totally ...

Brian Wilson's "smart Girls" was supposed to be the centerpiece and/or big closing number of his Sire Records album "Sweet Insanity." Instead it was one of the big reasons the album was shelved ...

The five best Brian Wilson songs? No problem. Off the top of my head, I’m sure I could come up with about ten. If need be, I’ll consult his discography to refresh my memory and maybe add a few ...

Musician Brian Wilson sits for portraits at his home on Nov. 2, 2021 in Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) Brian Wilson’s death on Wednesday at the age of 82 heralds an end to ...