Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs helped define California surfing culture, has died at age 82,

Elton John hails Brian Wilson as the 'biggest influence on my songwriting ever' as tributes to Beach Boys genius pour in

From "Almost Famous" to "American Graffiti" and "Full House," Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys have soundtracked some of Hollywood's biggest titles.

Sometimes death, as life, brings strange symmetries. Two music revolutionaries, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, both died within two days of each other. Each was 82.

Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs helped define a revved-up era of American popular music, has died at age 82. Wilson's family announced his death on social media ...

"I grew up with the Beach Boys, whose songs and fantastic harmonies created the California dream," Marshall told GoodMorningAmerica.com exclusively. "Their albums had a huge impact on the music ...