Chunks of work by the Beach Boys’ founding genius went unpublished during his tumultuous life. Here’s a look at his phases and some pieces likely to be released.

Though Brian Wilson was one of pop’s most studied artists, he largely remained an enigma. The Beach Boys leader, whose death at 82 was announced June 11, made music for the masses with an ...

The cultural consciousness of posterity is enriched by Wilson’s 1962–1967 output. His greatest accomplishments during that ...

"Here’s to the man who changed the summer season forever," the Beach Boys wrote in an Instagram post about the tribute for ...

Brian Wilson died today. He was 82 years old. I have been asked to write a column that sums up his impact on modern music. The problem is that this is impossible.

Iconic musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys has died at 82, with the band having sold their intellectual property for $64 ...

Brian Wilson's musical imagination was truly oceanic. Chris Richards. Thu, June 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM UTC. 4 min read. On Nov. 16, 1966 — six months to the day after the Beach Boys released ...

And yes, I said “genius,” and no, I don’t use that phrase lightly. As a former musician and a lifelong observer of his music, I will say right here that what Brian Wilson did with harmonies, arranging ...

Carnie Wilson, the Beach Boys, John Cusack, John Stamos, Elizabeth Banks, and more paid tribute to Brian Wilson following the 'God Only Knows' songwriter's death: 'The world mourns a genius today.' ...

Brian Wilson’s Musical Genius Touched the Lives of Countless Celebrities first appeared on Parade on Jun 12, 2025. This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 12, 2025, ...

The musical mysteries Brian Wilson left behind Chunks of Beach Boys founder’s work went unpublished during his tumultuous life. Here’s a look at his phases and some pieces likely to be released.

Yet somehow, Wilson’s mind for music was truly oceanic, bringing deeply complicated melodies to gorgeously simple conclusions, repeatedly evoking the awesome power of surf crashing on a coastline.