From David Bowie to Oasis, rock music's biggest icons have recorded songs about fame and the rock star lifestyle.

Listening to Brian Wilson’s music was like growing up with him. Beginning with songs about teenage kicks like surfing, driving, and chasing girls, he matured into thoughtful and introspective ...

The Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82 and served as the principal songwriter for the band.

The Beach Boys leader, whose death was announced on Wednesday, was a brilliant writer, arranger and producer whose ambitions ...

The leader of the Beach Boys, who has died at age 82, made a profound impact on music and American culture through his ...

From the the carefree sound of California surf music to the sophistication of later darker works, here are five of the top ...

We’re picking up sad vibrations. But how traumatized can we feel, once the first few notes of any of Brian Wilson’s most classic songs hits our tympanic membrane? Even his most sorrowful songs — and ...

The musical world has lost a giant. Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader, has died at age 82.

We’re picking up sad vibrations. But how traumatized can we feel, once the first few notes of any of Brian Wilson’s most ...

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has died at 82. His family posted the news to his website Wednesday. The Beach Boys’ visionary ...

Keith Richards and John Cusack lead tributes to Beach Boys star - Tributes are pouring in for the pioneering musician ...