If the role of the rest of The Beach Boys was diminished on a musical level, Pet Sounds was still a triumph of vocal layering ...

“Woudn’t It Be Nice” reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966, while its follow-up single, “God Only Knows,” hit No. 39 ...

The overwhelming brainchild of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ chief songwriter whose death at 82 was announced on Wednesday, “Pet Sounds” is beautiful — with gorgeous vocal harmonies ...

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson’s cause of death revealed - The legendary musician died earlier this month at the age of 82 ...

The Beach Boys founding member will play classic hits, rarities and deep cuts as a tribute to the late Brian Wilson Aug. 22.

Part I Wouldn’t It Be Nice The eulogies for Brian Wilson continue to roll in like the surf break at Huntington Beach.

His father, a frustrated songwriter who sold heavy machinery, was a "tyrant and heavy drinker" and abused Brian physically ...

Beach Boys’ Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band to play Sheboygan's Weill Center in August Al Jardine, 82, is a founding member of The Beach Boys known for his rhythm guitar and occasional lead ...

Beach Boys’ Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band to play Sheboygan's Weill Center in August Al Jardine, 82, is a founding member of The Beach Boys known for his rhythm guitar and occasional lead ...

Beach Boys’ Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band to play Sheboygan's Weill Center in August Al Jardine, 82, is a founding member of The Beach Boys known for his rhythm guitar and occasional lead ...

Beach Boys’ Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band to play Sheboygan's Weill Center in August Al Jardine, 82, is a founding member of The Beach Boys known for his rhythm guitar and occasional lead ...