The leader of the Beach Boys, who has died at age 82, made a profound impact on music and American culture through his experimental production, captivating harmonies and timeless celebration of teenage life.

Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, died on June 11, 2025, at age 82. His passing marked the end of a career that began with simple surf songs and grew into complex studio work.

Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs like "God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations" helped define American pop music, has died.