The Beach Boys rank among the most popular groups of the rock era, with more than 30 singles in the Top 40 and worldwide sales of more than 100 million.
His family said in a statement they were "heartbroken" to announce the Beach Boys founder's death.
Singer-songwriter co-founded the 1960s band in California
"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.
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
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.
Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs like \