Brian Wilson Was Kept From Writing the Beach Boys' Final Hit, New Book Claims originally appeared on Parade. When the Beach Boys were offered the chance to write a song for a major Tom Cruise movie in ...

As Jardine reflects on the pop-cultural miracle of the Beach Boys and their rising tide of musicality as Brian Wilson's genius crested, he talks about the guitars behind it, and says it was fun, fun, ...

John Mason knew that Brian Wilson needed help – but it came at a high price. “Brian was in a weak mental state,” the entertainment lawyer, who once represented the fragile leader of the Beach Boys, ...

It's hard to think of an American rock band more distinct and influential than The Beach Boys. There's no mistaking their catchy songwriting, or their stacked harmonies – the band's signature sound.

The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson died on June 11 at age 82 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Noam Galai/Getty; Tibrina Hobson/Getty Al Jardine called out bandmate ...

When the Beach Boys were offered the chance to write a song for a major Tom Cruise movie in 1988, Brian Wilson was reportedly thrilled. The opportunity seemed perfect — a chance for the legendary ...