It was a prayer. In the last few days, as so many eloquent words have been written about Brian Wilson, I was struck by a line in Chris Willman’s beautiful tribute to Brian’s 20 greatest songs.

Brian Wilson Dies: Beach Boys Co-Founder & Singer, Acclaimed And Troubled Genius Of Rock Generation Was 82 Brian Wilson's Friend Remembers First Night "Pop Genius Turned Up At The Door For A Pizza" ...

In that respect, Brian [Wilson] was the Claude Monet of rock and roll. He was considered to be a genius, but I think it's deeper and much more mystical than that.

Brian Wilson sang of a sun-drenched, carefree world that stood in striking contrast to his tormented inner life. In songs like "Fun, Fun, Fun," "California Girls," "Surfin' U.S.A.," and "I Get ...

The genius behind it and other Beach Boys songs, Brian Wilson, died on June 11 at age 82. Wilson later explained how he started the band in Hawthorne in 1961 with his brothers Carl and Dennis and ...

Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind the Beach Boys and “Pet Sounds,” has died at 82, leaving behind a legacy that shaped California’s soul.

Brian Wilson wasn't a showman; he was a listener first. A boy who sat at a piano, hearing things most people missed -- the ache under the smile, the fog behind the sun. His genius wasn't loud.

Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Brian Wilson's Tormented Life – How Abuse, Demons and Drugs Took Unbelievable Toll on Gentle Genius Source: MEGA Brian Wilson's life was a saga of torment.

Brian Wilson didn’t create the sun or the ocean or the sea-sprayed landmass we call Southern California. He didn’t invent the car or the surfboard. He wasn’t the first person ...