Brian Wilson, Co-Founder of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82

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Brian Wilson, Co-Founder of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82
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Brian Wilson, co-founder and key songwriter of the Beach Boys, has died at age 82. A pioneering figure in pop music, he was known for his innovative studio work and influence on generations of musicians. Wilson struggled with health issues, including a neurocognitive disorder, and his career was marked by groundbreaking albums like Pet Sounds and the unfinished Smile. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and won multiple Grammy awards.

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