The band put out a tribute to the music legend, as did former member Al Jardine and his daughter, Wilson Phillips singer Carnie Wilson.

His family said in a statement they are "heartbroken."

Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all time

His family said in a statement they were "heartbroken" to announce the Beach Boys founder's death.

Genio di California Girl e Good Vibrations soffriva di demenza (ANSA)

Singer-songwriter co-founded the 1960s band in California

Brian Wilson, il co-fondatore dei Beach Boys, e' morto a 82 anni. Lo ha annunciato la famiglia senza fornire immediate ulteriori informazioni. (ANSA)

Fu uno dei musicisti più influenti della musica pop dello scorso secolo, come solista e con i Beach Boys: aveva 82 anni

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," his family said in a statement.

A hitmaker elevated and burdened by the label of genius, he transcended the breezy surf genre to create complex harmonies and intricate soundscapes in the studio.

Nato a Inglewood, California, ha influenzato generazioni di musicisti pop e rock. Ispirò anche Paul McCartney con «Only God Knows»

He popularised a California surfing soundtrack before taking rock ’n’ roll to experimental places with ‘Pet Sounds’

Lutto nel mondo della musica. Brian Wilson, leader dei Beach Boys, è morto all'età di 82 anni. Lo ha annunciato la famiglia attraver...

«Fun Fun Fun», «Good Vibrations» und «Surfin' USA»: Die Beach Boys feierten in den 60er Jahren Welterfolge. Jetzt ist Brian Wilson, Mitgründer und Genie der Band, im Alter von 82…

The Beach Boys legend has died at the age of 82 after a long career as both part of the carefree surf band and as a solo musician

Lutto nel mondo della musica. Brian Wilson, leader dei Beach Boys, è morto all'età di 82 anni. Lo ha annunciato la famiglia attraver...

Mit Songs wie „Surfin’ USA“ und „Good Vibrations“ wurden die Beach Boys zu einer der legendären Bands der Popmusik. Jetzt ist ihr Mitgründer Brian Wilson mit zweiundachtzig Jahren…

California-born musician was one of the most revered and pioneering figures in contemporary music, helping to make the Beach Boys one of the most successful pop groups of all time

Beach Boys co-founder and accomplished composer Brian Wilson died Wednesday at the age of 82, his family announced on social media.

Hits like Surfin’ USA’, ‘I Get Around’, ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ and ‘Surfer Girl’ turned the group into America’s biggest selling band.

Il grande musicista aveva 82 anni e soffriva da tempo di demenza