So, it was greatly refreshing to watch a biopic that truly digs deep into Brian Wilson, and not just one period of his life, but two very separate times in the musician’s existe

For the last quarter-century, no one shared more musical moments with Brian Wilson than Darian Sahanaja, who was part of the Beach Boys architect's solo band from his return to live shows in 1999 through his final tour dates in 2022.

Brian Wilson was troubled and fragile and undeniably brilliant, driven to make music of surpassing beauty, complexity and depth.

“Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him,” John said. “He sang ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was an extraordinary moment for me. I played on his solo records, he sang on my album, The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation.”

The Beach Boys co-founder and legendary songwriter Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82. SIGN UP FOR DECIDER DIGEST FOR NEWS AND STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS Wilson’s family announced his passing June 11 with a touching statement on Instagram.

Wilson, who started with surf music but soared to symphonic heights, created beauty in songs that ranged from “Surfin’ U.S.A’ and “In My Room’ to “God Only

The Beach Boys founder who helped created the "sun & surf" soundtrack for the American summer has a new album, a new tour, and an acclaimed film bio, "Love & Mercy"

Brian Wilson was one of the greatest musical minds in history, and the subject of the widely underappreciated 2015 biopic 'Love & Mercy.'

Love & Mercy” (2014), now streaming on Prime Video, took its biggest risk in casting two different actors to play Wilson. Paul Dano was the young Wilson, inspired by the sounds he heard in his head as he veered toward debilitating psychosis.

The death of the poet laureate of adolescent heartbreak was announced by his family on Wednesday: “We are at a loss for words right now.”

John Cusack portrayed Brian Wilson in the 2015 biopic 'Love & Mercy' and offered his thoughts to his followers after Wilson's passing.