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

Iconic musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys has died at 82, with the band having sold their intellectual property for $64 million in 2021 despite early financial missteps

What happens now to the Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson's financial fortune and estate is being closely monitored after his death.

One inspiration that has never surprised me, however, is Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. You would be hard pressed to find a single musician working today who doesn't owe Wilson some kind of gratitude for all he has done.

Wilson's ambition stoked a creative rivalry with The Beatles, redefining the artistic potential of popular music

Wilson, whose death was announced on Wednesday, leaves behind an immense musical legacy that spans several decades. King and others share how his music shaped them.

Music legends remember Brian Wilson as a genius whose Beach Boys legacy and innovative sound shaped generations.

John Stamos, Nancy Sinatra and John Cusack were among the celebrities paying tribute to musician Brian Wilson after his death was announced Wednesday. Wilson's family announced the Beach Boys founder had died in an Instagram post on his account.