Brian Wilson Wrote the California Dream, but He Didn’t Live It
An artist nearly synonymous with Los Angeles made his name crafting songs playing up his home state’s beachy vibes. His…
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Kevin Love extends heartfelt tribute to Beach Boys founding member Brian Wilson
The Miami Heat forward had a close connection to the late Beach Boys co-founder — who was a family member.
Bruce Springsteen Says Goodbye to Brian Wilson & His ‘Otherworldly Ear’ for Music: ‘Farewell, Maestro’
Bruce Springsteen has shared a thoughtful tribute to Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys legend who died this week at the…
Brian Wilson and Sly Stone: Pop World Builders Dogged by Darkness
Two of music’s powerful visionaries died this week. The songs they meticulously constructed offered an escape their makers struggled to…
Paul McCartney Pays Tribute to Brian Wilson: “He Had That Mysterious Sense of Musical Genius”
“I loved him, and was privileged to be around his bright shining light for a little while,” McCartney wrote on…
Paul McCartney Pays Tribute To Brian Wilson in Emotional Message: ‘I Loved Him’
Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the late Brian Wilson, 82, whose death was announced on Wednesday (June 11), calling…
Beach Boys lead tributes to ‘genius’ Brian Wilson
His songs including Surfin’ USA, California Girls and God Only Knows have become pop music classics.
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson was a visionary leader and troubled genius
Brian Wilson, the visionary and fragile leader of the Beach Boys and one of the world’s most influential recording artists,…
Brian Wilson, Songwriter and Leader of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82
A hitmaker elevated and burdened by the label of genius, he transcended the breezy surf genre to create complex harmonies…
Brian Wilson: 5 songs to remember the Beach Boys genius
Brian Wilson’s best songs exemplify the Beach Boys songwriter’s impact and influence on pop music and culture.
