Brian Wilson, the iconic genius behind the Beach Boys, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of more than three dozen Top 40 hits. His family announced his death, requesting privacy during their mourning. Facing challenges including dementia, mental health struggles, and drug addiction, Wilson's career spanned the 1960s, where he revolutionized music production with his innovative songwriting. Wilson broke traditional norms by controlling his band's material, resulting in timeless classics that captured the essence of Southern California life, despite his battles with despair and unfinished projects.
"There are points where he did 37 takes of the same song," said William McKeen, who teaches a rock 'n' roll history course at the University of Florida. "One track will be a thousand times different from the previous take."
Brian Wilson, the musical savant who scripted a defining Southern California soundtrack with a run of hit songs with the Beach Boys before being pulled down a rabbit hole of despair.
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