One of those ways is through movies. Brian Wilson’s music–with and without The Beach Boys–has been a part of dozens of great music moments in movies.

The Beach Boys are synonymous with California; more specifically, the vibrant, sun-soaked, tanned-skin, carefree coast. And where there is a beach, there are probably cute girls. But California is ...

Brian Wilson, the legendary musician, songwriter, and producer of the Beach Boys, known for creating some of the most beautiful pop music ever, has passes away at the age of 82.