For the last quarter-century, no one shared more musical moments with Brian Wilson than Darian Sahanaja, who was part of the Beach Boys architect’s solo band from his return to live shows in 1999 through his final tour dates in 2022.

Reflecting on Brian Wilson’s life, especially in light of his recent passing, brings into sharp focus the complex genius behind so much timeless music. He

In a rare 1964 interview on The Ida B Show, Wilson discussed his creative process, revealing how he built songs for The Beach Boys and other artists. He also shared what drove him to write so many songs.

Brian Wilson was a troubled genius who made so many people happy but had far too much sadness in his life already.

“When I was around 10 or 12 years old,” Brian Wilson said, “my mom and I were walking to the market one day and a dog started barking at us. When I asked my mom, ‘Why is that dog barking at us?’ she said, ‘Son, some dogs pick up vibrations from some people, and when they pick up bad vibrations, they bark.’ And I said, ‘What about good vibrations?’”

The Beach Boys founder who helped created the "sun & surf" soundtrack for the American summer has a new album, a new tour, and an acclaimed film bio, "Love & Mercy"