God Only Knows Where California Would Be Without Brian Wilson originally appeared on L.A. Mag.

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

Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs like "God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations" helped define ...

It's not rare to see Wilson's bright, sunny Southern California music with The Beach Boys used to contrast dark moments on ...

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Sting honored Brian Wilson with a touching 'God Only Knows' tribute hours after news of the Beach Boys legend’s death.

But Brian turned his fantasies into a California dream-world of fast cars and cool waves — a world that might even have room ...

A song that begins with 'I may not always love you' was bound to stir emotions, but it was the title that sparked controversy across American airwaves.

Brian Wilson was the California band's visionary leader and songwriter, penning hits including Surfin' USA, Good Vibrations ...

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys was the visionary behind some of the most iconic songs of the 60s. We look back at some of his ...