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.

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 never comfortable onstage and that only underscored the fragile beauty of the Beach Boys' most memorable songs in concert.

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

Mike Love mourned his cousin and fellow Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson as he was inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday in New York. (June 12)

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.

Music legends remember Brian Wilson as a genius whose Beach Boys legacy and innovative sound shaped generations.

John Stamos, Nancy Sinatra and John Cusack were among the celebrities paying tribute to musician Brian Wilson after his death was announced Wednesday. Wilson's family announced the Beach Boys founder had died in an Instagram post on his account.