The music world is still mourning the loss of the great Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys mastermind who died June 11 at the age of 82 in his native Southern California. During his amazing lifetime, Wilson ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys fame passed away earlier this month ...

It's hard to think of an American rock band more distinct and influential than The Beach Boys. There's no mistaking their catchy songwriting, or their stacked harmonies – the band's signature sound.

Not counting an all-too-brief 50th anniversary reunion tour in 2012, Brian Wilson hadn’t been a regular member of The Beach Boys since the late ’90s. Yet, his absence was definitely missed — even more ...

After Brian Wilson’s death, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys returns to Billboard’s charts, debuting on the Top Album Sales and Top Rock & Alternative Albums charts. Portrait of members of American Rock ...

The eulogies for Brian Wilson continue to roll in like the surf break at Huntington Beach. Testimonials to Wilson’s musical talent and the Beach Boys’ influence came from the California coast and the ...

At a time when most of their peers have retired, threatened to call it quits or died, the Beach Boys continue to perform 120 shows per year. Led by original singer Mike Love and longtime ...

Al Jardine of the Beach Boys reflects on Brian Wilson's life and musical legacy after his passing. Jardine recalls how he and Wilson formed the Beach Boys while in college. The Pet Sounds Band, led by ...