On May 16, 2026, the first-of-its-kind event will kick off in Santa Monica, California.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys fame passed away earlier this month ...

It's hard to think of an American rock band more distinct and influential than The Beach Boys. There's no mistaking their catchy songwriting, or their stacked harmonies – the band's signature sound.

Not counting an all-too-brief 50th anniversary reunion tour in 2012, Brian Wilson hadn’t been a regular member of The Beach Boys since the late ’90s. Yet, his absence was definitely missed — even more ...

The gimmick of the Beach Boys was to package the 1960s California dream in pop singles that wed up-tempo guitar songs with multipart harmonies. The reason the group endured was Brian Wilson, the group ...

Al Jardine of the Beach Boys reflects on Brian Wilson's life and musical legacy after his passing. Jardine recalls how he and Wilson formed the Beach Boys while in college. The Pet Sounds Band, led by ...