Musical Mysteries Brian Wilson Left Behind
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Brian Wilson, who as leader of the Beach Boys and a founder of California rock invented a massively successful pop sound full of harmonies and sunshine, has died at the age of 82.
Wilson's ambition stoked a creative rivalry with The Beatles, redefining the artistic potential of popular music.
Wilson, whose death was announced on Wednesday, leaves behind an immense musical legacy that spans several decades. King and others share how his music shaped them.