When arguing over who the most influential bands in pop music history are, The Beatles frequently dominate the conversation. But it’s The Beach Boys, and particularly the masterful touch of Brian ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys fame passed away earlier this month ...

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.

The Texas Longhorns host Vanderbilt this weekend in a game with massive playoff implications. Win or lose, fans can relax to the sounds of the Beach Boys, who will perform after the game. But to some ...

The eulogies for Brian Wilson continue to roll in like the surf break at Huntington Beach. Testimonials to Wilson’s musical talent and the Beach Boys’ influence came from the California coast and the ...

At a time when most of their peers have retired, threatened to call it quits or died, the Beach Boys continue to perform 120 shows per year. Led by original singer Mike Love and longtime ...

Not counting an all-too-brief 50th anniversary reunion tour in 2012, Brian Wilson hadn’t been a regular member of The Beach Boys since the late ’90s. Yet, his absence was definitely missed — even more ...

Al Jardine of the Beach Boys reflects on Brian Wilson's life and musical legacy after his passing. Jardine recalls how he and Wilson formed the Beach Boys while in college. The Pet Sounds Band, led by ...