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 ...

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Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs like "God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations" helped define ...

In the wake of his death on June 11, the world has learned that Brian Wilson's influence went far beyond the beach. Many ...

Former Cavaliers star Kevin Love reflected on his family’s close ties to Brian Wilson, sharing stories of his father helping ...

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts – Talkin to the Trees (Reprise) Over 60 years and 50 albums into his career, Neil assembles a (slightly) new backing band for a collection of urgent protest songs.

Legendary ’60s Singer Called This the 'Greatest Song Ever Written' originally appeared on Parade. With the passing of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, many fans are revisiting the legendary ...

It's not rare to see Wilson's bright, sunny Southern California music with The Beach Boys used to contrast dark moments on ...

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boy and visionary composer whose groundbreaking music reshaped the sound of American pop, died on ...

Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and more paid tribute to the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson after his tragic death on June 11, 2025.