The Beach Boys loom so large in our shared cultural imagination that it’s surprising to remember that the group only appeared in a single feature motion picture. Yes, the “beach party” movies of the ...

The Beach Boys themselves are paying tribute to Brian Wilson after his family confirmed the news of his death on Wednesday. "The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, ...

Legendary Beach Boy founder Brian Wilson has died at 82. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family announced on Instagram and on his website ...

14 live tracks capture Brian Wilson at his late-career peak, making this limited Record Store Day 2026 color vinyl a must for collectors and fans. One of the genuine bright spots in my pre-Record ...

The Beach Boys mastermind has been the subject of pop scholarship and major boxed sets, but some corners of his oeuvre remain unreleased. By Bob Mehr Though Brian Wilson was one of pop’s most studied ...

Brian Wilson walked into his manager’s Beverly Hills office looking fit enough to be hanging 10 on a surfboard, something he immortalized in the old Beach Boys songs. He was halfway through a yearlong ...