Brian Wilson sang of a sun-drenched, carefree world that stood in striking contrast to his tormented inner life. In songs like "Fun, Fun, Fun," "California Girls," "Surfin' U.S.A.," and "I Get Around, ...
Brian Wilson Was Kept From Writing the Beach Boys' Final Hit, New Book Claims originally appeared on Parade. When the Beach Boys were offered the chance to write a song for a major Tom Cruise movie in ...
Brian Wilson was laid to rest nearly two months after his death at 82. The late Beach Boys legend’s daughter, Carnie, 57, took to Instagram Wednesday, Aug. 6, to share the news. “Today we laid my ...
The Beach Boys are remembering the late Brian Wilson in a fitting manner, releasing a playlist of his most influential music. "Here’s to the man who changed the summer season forever," the band wrote ...
The “tortured artist” trope exists for a reason, and Brian Wilson fulfilled it. While writing hits typically associated with sun-drenched skies and glistening ocean waves, the Beach Boys co-founder ...
It's hard to think of an American rock band more distinct and influential than The Beach Boys. There's no mistaking their catchy songwriting, or their stacked harmonies – the band's signature sound.
The story of how session musician extraordinaire Glen Campbell briefly joined The Beach Boys and helped shape their sound.