The Beach Boys leader was one of pop music’s most acclaimed visionaries, whose creative success was tempered by personal battles.
Brian Wilson (1942-2025)
The Beach Boys leader was one of pop music’s most acclaimed visionaries, whose creative success was tempered by personal battles.
Brian Wilson working the sound board in a recording studio, circa 1975.Credit...Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
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