The hitmaker and member of the Beach Boys left an inimitable catalogue of breezy doo-wop

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.

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

The hitmaker and member of the Beach Boys left an inimitable catalogue of breezy doo-wop

The late Beach Boys musician created a sound that became synonymous with the state’s breezy, laidback vibe