- Brian Wilson, the co-founder, singer, songwriter, and producer of the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement from his children.
- Wilson's musical talent was evident from a young age, and he formed The Pendletones in 1961 with his brothers, cousin Mike Love, and classmate Al Jardine, later changing their name to the Beach Boys.
- By 1963, Wilson limited his public appearances to focus on producing, leading to the hit album Surfin' USA, but struggled with the pressures of fame and competition with Beatlemania.
- Wilson's groundbreaking album Pet Sounds (1966) was critically acclaimed but commercially disappointing; he would later deal with drug abuse and mental health issues.
- Wilson continued to tour and create music, including solo projects and collaborations, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988; he is survived by his five children and grandchildren.
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