The Beach Boys are known for their groundbreaking music. For Brian Wilson, that meant 1966’s Pet Sounds and songs like “God Only Knows” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” Here’s what the songwriter noticed ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. But that was then. Today, Pet Sounds is regarded not only as the equal of those records but, in ...

The death of Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson reminds us all that the great artists don't live forever, and we should cherish their masterworks while they're here. Wilson's career spans more than ...

The Beach Boys’ change of course initially was a commercial disappointment, but Pet Sounds soon was embraced by the music world, and now is considered by many to be one of the all-time great pop-rock ...

When the Beach Boys released Pet Sounds in 1966, it marked a turning point in their career - moving away from the surf and sun themes that had defined their early work, the group embraced a more ...

Following the death of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson at age 82 on June 11, the group’s catalog surged 184% in equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending June 12, growing to ...

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson was a musical force of nature, and the entire industry is feeling the void. Since Wilson died on June 11, 2025, at age 82, tributes have begun pouring in from every ...