Brian Wilson, the driving force behind the Beach Boys, had a vision for modern pop music that helped turn rock and roll into a cultural juggernaut.

Brian Wilson performs at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix ... wilderness travel, and leadership in the backcountry. These skills built upon Maria's lifelong passion for the outdoors.

An artist nearly synonymous with Los Angeles made his name crafting songs playing up his home state’s beachy vibes. His inner life, however, was anything but sunny.

The recent death of Brian Wilson, the founding member of The Beach Boys, has brought some attention to some of his brothers, especially Carl and Dennis Wilson.