Wilson, whose death was announced on Wednesday, leaves behind an immense musical legacy that spans several decades.

Brian Wilson’s passing at age 82 marks the end of an era defined not by postcard-perfect surf scenes, but by something deeper, louder, and chrome-plated. His music echoed the hum of a big block at idle,

Brian Wilson was one of the greatest musical minds in history, and the subject of the widely underappreciated 2015 biopic 'Love & Mercy.'

One inspiration that has never surprised me, however, is Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. You would be hard pressed to find a single musician working today who doesn't owe Wilson some kind of gratitude for all he has done.

The Beach Boys’ Mike Love was inducted into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night, just one day after it was announced that his inimitable bandmate Brian Wilson had died. The actor — and lifelong Beach Boys fan — John Stamos introduced him.