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 ...

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.

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 Shares Tribute to 'Musical Genius' Brian Wilson After His Death: 'The Biggest Influence on My Songwriting Ever' Wilson's death was announced by his family on Wednesday, June 11 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Though Brian Wilson was one of pop’s most studied artists, he largely remained an enigma. The Beach Boys leader, whose death at 82 was announced this week, made music for the masses with an ...

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 ...