Brian Wilson's best songs exemplify the Beach Boys songwriter's impact and influence on pop music and culture.

Brian Wilson, a co-founding member of the influential band The Beach Boys, died at age 82, his family announc. See his life and career in photos here.

The family of Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys, announced on June 11 that he passed away at the age of 82. Wilson shaped the Beach Boys’ timeless sound as the band’s songwriter and co-lead vocalist,