The Beach Boys rose to fame throughout the 1960s after their song "Surfin' U.S.A." became a hit. Here's where The Beach Boys ...

Lead guitarist Carl Wilson largely took over as the leader of the Beach Boys as Brian’s health declined. He died in 1998 of lung cancer at age 51.

S ir Paul McCartney needs no introduction as the former Beatles member, one of the most revered bands in music history, and as a successful soloist in his own right. He is admired ...

The surviving original members of the Beach Boys have paid tribute to the “genius” of Brian Wilson after his death aged 82. His cousin Mike Love, 84, said Wilson’s “musical gifts were unmatched” while ...

California-born musician was one of the most revered and pioneering figures in contemporary music, helping to make the Beach ...

Keith Richard and Ronnie Wood are among the stars who have praised the singer, bass player, songwriter and producer after his death at 82.

Brian Wilson's death has left stars like Ronnie Wood and Mark McGrath mourning the Beach Boys legend and sharing heartfelt tributes ...

June 11, 2025 • The Beach Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, leaving behind a storied legacy as one of pop music's greatest songwriters and producers. Here are NPR's best ...

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed ...

The Beach Boys shared the same record label as the Fab Four in the U.S. and their manager Murry Wilson (the father of three band members) was acutely aware of this new music from England.