Brian Wilson, the creative heart and soul of the Beach Boys, died yesterday at age 82. Despite lifelong mental health and substance abuse issues, and a recent dementia diagnosis, he was one of the most innovative and prolific hit-making singer/songwriter/producers of the 20th century, creating a new sound, and at times doing everything on Beach Boys songs except for the other members' vocals. He was still touring and working on projects up until his death.
A master unappreciated for his art. Any music producer who has not studied Wilson's product in depth is practicing his craft with one hand tied behind his back.
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