When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. But that was then. Today, Pet Sounds is regarded not only as the equal of those records but, in ...

The death of Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson reminds us all that the great artists don't live forever, and we should cherish their masterworks while they're here. Wilson's career spans more than ...

Brian Wilson’s 1966 masterpiece is now considered a crowning achievement of music. The album’s reputation grew over time. By Marc Tracy Making a list of the best rock albums ever is easy: Something ...

Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys cofounder and massively influential musical figure, died at age 82, his family announced on June 11, 2025, according to USA TODAY. The songwriter behind many of the band’s ...

Plus: Streams of the group's songs surged 126% in the U.S. in the wake of Wilson's passing. By Keith Caulfield Following the death of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson at age 82 on June 11, the group’s ...

Rock ’n’ roll and Beach Boy legend Brian Wilson came of age together. “God Only Knows.” “Sloop John B.” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” These are the songs of Pet Sounds that chronicled the 23-year-old’s ...

Wouldn't it be nice if the Beach Boys ended up issuing a massive box set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their beloved, game-changing Pet Sounds? Well, fans of Brian Wilson's head-swirling pop ...

Last year, the Beach Boys released an official documentary on Disney+, the main takeaway from which was that the surviving group members all have massive chips on their shoulders. Mike Love, Al ...

The 1985 documentary The Beach Boys: An American Band gives you a sense of the group's mainstream cachet at the time. In the first half of the film, four of the five founding Beach Boys — brothers ...

Following the death of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson at age 82 on June 11, the group's catalog surged 184% in equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending June 12, growing to ...