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

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.

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.

The Beach Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, leaving behind a storied legacy as one of pop music's greatest songwriters and producers. Here are NPR's best interviews, concerts and appreciations of the late artist.

Brian Wilson's music legacy will span far after his death in June 2025. However, there is a particular tune he went to the grave regretting. After all, the Beach Boys singer took his work incredibly seriously,