His father, a frustrated songwriter who sold heavy machinery, was a "tyrant and heavy drinker" and abused Brian physically ...

November 6, 1969 - Manson Family member Atkins, already charged in the murder of Hinman, tells inmate Virginia Castro that she killed Tate, “Because we wanted to do a crime that would shock the world, ...

The Beach Boys were led by Brian Wilson. Indeed, Brian Wilson was the Beach Boys. He largely wrote, performed, and produced ...

Brian Wilson, the chief architect behind surf-rock supernovas The Beach Boys, who soundtracked a generation of youthful ...

UVA pop culture expert Jack Hamilton says the 1960s music icon merged different genres into his unique style, taking rock and ...

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

Both Mr. Stone and Mr. Wilson were creative geniuses but also battled substance abuse and other demons. Mr. Wilson was also a ...

In the late 60s, the Beach Boys were trying to navigate a major existential crisis as Brian Wilson, the band's leader, was ...

Brian Wilson, whose virtuoso vocal and musical arrangements led the Beach Boys to commercial and critical success, making ...

The late Brian Wilson’s band, the Beach Boys, is well-known for its numerous hits but is occasionally remembered for its ...

Brian Wilson's death marks the continuation of a tragedy that has plagued the Wilson family, which included the deaths of his ...