This week we're talking about the giant hole in pop culture left by Brian Wilson, who died last year at the age of 82. Wilson and the Beach Boys changed rock and roll forever in the '60s with the lush arrangements of songs like "California Girls," "God Only Knows," and "Good Vibrations." We're talking about just how pervasive Wilson's influence on music has been for more than 60 years; how prolific his work has been throughout the generations; and how an unlikely hit rocketed the group back to stardom among the chart success of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and INXS in 1988.

ALSO: Brandon explores some of the uphill battles that Wilson had to fight throughout his life, from his mental illnesses and paranoia, to his famous clashes with cousin and bandmate Mike Love. We're talking about Wilson's towering achievements in both music and overcoming these battles, so polish up your surfboard and dive in with us on WNUT Talk!

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