R.I.P. Brian Wilson

A eulogy for the Beach Boys genius and one of the most influential composers of the 20th Century

Brian Wilson has died. He was 82. He was the genius behind The Beach Boys, the group’s leader and chief talent, composer, producer, arranger, visionary. He gave his life to the band and to making such sweet, and charming, and dynamic music. It took his mental health in return.

I have loved The Beach Boys for pretty much my entire life. A dismissive comm…