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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82
UNITED STATES, JUN 11 – Wilson was under conservatorship due to dementia diagnosed after his wife's death, leaving a legacy of over 100 million records sold by The Beach Boys, his family said.
- Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys and influential musician, died in 2025, as announced by his family.
- Wilson formed the band as a teenager in Inglewood, California, initially called the Pendletones, with his brothers Dennis and Carl.
- The Beach Boys gained fame with their surf-themed hits from 1962 to 1966, including multiple top-10 singles largely written and produced by Wilson.
- Wilson produced the influential 1966 album Pet Sounds, which has been hailed as a masterpiece akin to a spiritual symphony for young listeners and was honored in 2004 by being added to the Library of Congress for its cultural, historical, and artistic importance.
- Wilson’s health declined over decades, including a neurocognitive disorder revealed in 2024, but he maintained a solo career and influenced generations before his passing.
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