The Beach Boys recorded many Christmas songs, but Little Saint Nick stands alone as their most beloved holiday classic.

At his peak, Brian Wilson — who died this week at age 82 — went through periods the way a painter does. First, he made his family-and-friends act The Beach Boys a band for all seasons (but one in ...

Released in the early 1970s, this Beach Boys song wasn’t a hit at first but evolved into a cult classic, and a praised return ...

The brilliant Brian Wilson was the driving force behind The Beach Boys and a great deal of other music. His genius was such that the California kids became international icons. The Beach Boys music ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows" reaches a new peak on the Official ...

One of the most enduring classic rock Christmas songs is The Beach Boys’ “Little Saint Nick.” Interestingly, the tune is a rewrite of another classic rock song. It’s one of the most obvious ...

NEW YORK – The musical world lost a giant with news Wednesday that Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader, had died. He was 82. Headphones on, stereo up. The Beach Boys' ...

Speaking with Red Bull for an interview about his favorite and most joyful go-to songs, Mike Love was pretty direct about his love for “Barbara Ann” by The Regents. The Beach Boys actually covered ...

After a major career shift, The Beach Boys released Johnny Carson, a misstep many still rank as the band’s worst song ever.