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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys dies at 82

Inducting Wilson into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Paul McCartney said his music had the power to make him cry. Source: EPA / CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder and architect of the California sound, has died aged 82. Famed for Pet Sounds and his emotional depth, he leaves a lasting legacy despite a life marked by personal struggles.

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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder and architect of the California sound, has died aged 82. Famed for Pet Sounds and his emotional depth, he leaves a lasting legacy despite a life marked by personal struggles.

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