Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is most famous for co-founding the Beach Boys.

Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen international hits for the group, including 'Good Vibrations' and 'God Only Knows'.

He is known for his unorthodox approaches to writing pop music, for his expert use of recording techniques. He has also battled lifelong mental illness.

He is generally considered to be one of the most innovative songwriters of the 20th century.