Brian Wilson was a troubled genius who made so many people happy but had far too much sadness in his life already.

From "Love and Mercy" to a "Duck Dodgers" soundtrack, Brian Wilson's solo music could be spiritual, upbeat, arty or just plain fun.

The "Full House" actor said he learned about the Beach Boys co-founder's passing after landing in New York City to introduce Love at his 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Brian Wilson’s death on Wednesday at the age of 82 heralds an end to one idea of Southern California — as the temperate ...