Brian Wilson, Founder Of The Beach Boys, Dies at 82

Brian Wilson, a music genius and founder of the Beach Boys has died at age 82. He began composing music at the age of 12 and formed the Beach Boys (originally the Pendletones) in 1961. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. In 2024, it was revealed he was suffering from a eurocognative disorder akin to dementia.

There's an excellent documentary, released in 2018, about Wilson called 'Long Promised Road'. It's excellent. Look for it on major streaming services. Here's the trailer.


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