Brian Wilson, who as leader of the Beach Boys and a founder of California rock invented a massively successful pop sound full of harmonies and sunshine, has died at the age of 82. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.

Brian Wilson, the influential pop musician who co-founded the the Beach Boys and wrote such hit songs as 'Good Vibrations,' 'I Get Around,' and 'God Only Knows,' has died at 82.