John Mason knew that Brian Wilson needed help – but it came at a high price. “Brian was in a weak mental state,” the entertainment lawyer, who once represented the fragile leader of the Beach Boys, ...

When the Beach Boys were offered the chance to write a song for a major Tom Cruise movie in 1988, Brian Wilson was reportedly thrilled. The opportunity seemed perfect — a chance for the legendary ...

The “tortured artist” trope exists for a reason, and Brian Wilson fulfilled it. While writing hits typically associated with sun-drenched skies and glistening ocean waves, the Beach Boys co-founder ...

May 10, 2024 • A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the conservatorship Thursday, noting that Brian Wilson suffers from "a major cognitive disorder." Wilson has agreed to the conservatorship.

Al Jardine didn’t sense good vibrations from Mike Love. The Beach Boys co-founder revealed that he wasn’t impressed by his bandmate’s speech at Brian Wilson’s funeral on Aug. 6. According to Rolling ...

It's hard to think of an American rock band more distinct and influential than The Beach Boys. There's no mistaking their catchy songwriting, or their stacked harmonies – the band's signature sound.

In December of 1964, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys reached his first major breaking point. It was around this time that the band’s touring schedule had ramped up significantly, which was both ...

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...