Part IWouldn’t It Be NiceThe eulogies for Brian Wilson continue to roll in like the surf break at Huntington Beach. Testimonials to Wilson’s musical talent and the Beach Boys’ influence came ...

Following Wilson’s death, other musical greats have shared tributes to the pop music genius. Elton John described him as a “true giant” who had the “biggest influence” on his songwriting.

Elton John called Wilson “the biggest influence on my songwriting ever; he was a musical genius and revolutionary. He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever.

Paul McCartney posted a tribute to Brain Wilson, paying homage to one of pop’s all-time great songwriters, whom he’d often called a major influence on his own music.

Wilson's legacy will continue to live on for years to come, as will the idolized music he created. Tributes to the star have been pouring in from around the world on social media, one of which ...

Bob Cowsill told Goldmine, "Brian Wilson's influence on The Cowsills began when we were children growing up, especially listening to ‘I Get Around’ and ‘Don't Worry Baby’ at Second Beach ...

For Brian Wilson’s lengthy contributions to the tarnished monolith of 20th-century rock culture, neither he nor his work has ever sat easily within it. Wilson, the Beach Boys songwriter who died ...

Joe Queer, as fans know him, may not be that sensitive, judging from certain material he’s put out there, but his music reveals a sweet, shameless Brian Wilson (and Ramones) fixation.

"Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him," John, 78, began. "He sang ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was an extraordinary moment for me.

Rest in peace dear Brian.” On Instagram, Elton John described Wilson as “the biggest influence on my songwriting” and went on to say: “He was a musical genius and revolutionary.

Paul McCartney is paying tribute to music icon Brian Wilson following the death Wednesday of the Beach Boys co-founder. “Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so ...

Paul McCartney is paying his respects after the death of fellow music icon Brian Wilson. The Beatles legend, 82, shared a tribute on June 12 to the iconic Beach Boys cofounder, who died at age 82.