Until the summer of 1966 the Beach Boys were primarily known as a surf’n’hot-rod band, but ‘God Only Knows’, ‘Good Vibrations’ and the Pet Sounds album changed all that - and, by the end of the year, ...

Wilson’s death was announced yesterday (June 11) via his family – he was 82. In the hours since the announcement, fans of The Beatles and The Beach Boys have been reliving pleasantries shared between ...

Paul McCartney wearing red sitting at a piano with his fist in the air at the 2005 Super Bowl Image via FOX Sir Paul McCartney needs no introduction as the former Beatles member, one of the most ...

Paul McCartney has shared his admiration for music legend Brian Wilson. The Beach Boys co-founder died at the age of 82, his family announced the news in a post to social media platform Instagram, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Some content could not load. Check your internet connection or browser settings. Of all Brian Wilson’s songs, ...

“God Only Knows,” written when Wilson was just 23, is perhaps as close to a perfect pop song as there is—and certainly the most beautiful. Senior Editor, Obsessed You can’t reduce a genius like Brian ...