Brian Wilson's Musical Legacy

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Musical Mysteries Brian Wilson Left Behind

The Legacy of Brian Wilson’s Smile Album

Wilson shaped the Beach Boys ’ timeless sound as the band’s songwriter and co-lead vocalist, from the easygoing surf songs of their early days to the more experimental and still influential 1966 album...

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The Musical Mysteries Brian Wilson Left Behind

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Brian Wilson Songs: A Look Back at the Late Beach Boy's Musical Legacy

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Mike Love celebrates Brian Wilson and George Clinton shines at 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame

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.

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Brian Wilson and the bliss of bubble-gum pop

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Like His Music, Brian Wilson’s Style Was Deceptively Complex

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Punk Icon Shares Personal Tribute to Music Legend Brian Wilson: ‘Thank You’

Armstrong's rendition is a lovingly faithful tribute.

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How the Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ Entered the Pop Music Pantheon. (Eventually.)

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Brian Wilson, R.I.P.

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Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson dies at 82, leaving behind musical empire worth millions

Iconic musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys has died at 82, with the band having sold their intellectual property for $64 million in 2021 despite early financial missteps.

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Brian Wilson’s obsession with perfection lit a fire under The Beatles

Wilson's ambition stoked a creative rivalry with The Beatles, redefining the artistic potential of popular music.

Paul McCartney, Carole King and Others Pay Tribute to Brian Wilson

Wilson, whose death was announced on Wednesday, leaves behind an immense musical legacy that spans several decades. King and others share how his music shaped them.