Brian Wilson
1942–2025 (age 83)
Musician
Biography
Brian Wilson spent decades crafting harmonies and arrangements that elevated the Beach Boys from surf-rock hopefuls to pioneers of American pop, penning anthems such as "Good Vibrations" and the visionary album Pet Sounds that continue to move listeners.
His willingness to share personal struggles and mentor younger artists helped reshape notions of creativity and care in an industry that all too often prizes speed over depth, while his gentle wit and insistence on doing right by collaborators kept him at the heart of many reunions.