Brian Wilson, Iconic Beach Boys Leader, Passes Away at 82
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Brian Wilson, the influential songwriter and leader of the Beach Boys known for his complex harmonies and pioneering studio work, has died at age 82. His career was marked by musical innovation and personal struggles with mental illness and dementia, which led to a conservatorship following the death of his wife. Wilson's music defined the surf rock era and elevated the Beach Boys beyond their sunny image, leaving a lasting legacy in American music.
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