American musician (1942–2025) Brian Douglas Wilson was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and significant figures in the history of popular music, his work was distinguished for its high production values and complex harmonies, orchestrations, and vocal arrangements. His lyrics were often ingenuous or introspective; vocally, he was known for his versatile head voice and falsetto. 783,479 views on June 11, 2025 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Sam Altman, The Beach Boys, 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, Lists of deaths by year. Wiki link