When one learns of a genius musician, it’s hard not to research everything one can about that artist’s process. This is especially the case if you’re a musician yourself. I’ve spent quite a bit of ...

As the world continues to mourn the recent passing of Brian Wilson, it’s interesting to look at some of the other beloved artists who were influenced and inspired by the music created by the Beach ...

We’re picking up sad vibrations. But how traumatized can we feel, once the first few notes of any of Brian Wilson’s most classic songs hits our tympanic membrane? Even his most sorrowful songs — and ...

Note: This story was originally published in 2019. It's a conversation among Al Jardine, Brian Wilson and Arizona Republic music writer Ed Masley. In a few short hours, Al Jardine will take the stage ...