
Brian Douglas Wilson was a singer, songwriter, record producer, and co-founder of the Beach Boys. Wilson is credited with inventing the 1960s surf rock sound and was a prominent voice for the era's adolescent experience. His work with the Beach Boys included hits like "Surfer Girl", "California Girls", and "Good Vibrations". Wilson's music blended 1950s vocal pop, Wall of Sound girl groups, and Chuck Berry's lyrical style.