The Beach Boys' founding member never seemed to encounter a genre, instrument or movement he didn’t want to incorporate into his soundscape. That’s why it’s equally surprising and totally believable that at the very start of the '90s he recorded a rap song,

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," the statement read. "We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving.

Mick Fleetwood, Carnie Wilson, Elton John and more are sharing tributes to Brian Wilson following the death of the legendary Beach Boys cofounder.

If you enjoy most any kind of pop music, you’re a cork in Brian Wilson’s ocean. The principal songwriter and sonic architect of the Beach Boys, he bottled the vibes of Southern California — and really,

Beach Boys founding member Brian Wilson had plans to finally release a country project that has been gathering dust in the vault for half a century. Wilson and Beach Boys manager Fred Vail started working on an album called Cows in the Pasture back in 1970.

Paul McCartney is honoring "musical genius" Brian Wilson, writing in a tribute that he was "privileged to be around his bright shining light."