It's not rare to see Wilson's bright, sunny Southern California music with The Beach Boys used to contrast dark moments on film. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the opening of Roger & Me, Michael Moore's breakout documentary showing the crumbling of Flint, Michigan in the 1980s.

In the wake of his death on June 11, the world has learned that Brian Wilson's influence went far beyond the beach. Many musicians from all walks of life paid tribute to the late Beach Boys producer and creative leader,

Brian Wilson had an impact that extended beyond the music world. Wilson, a co-founder of the music group the Beach Boys, died Wednesday, his family announced on social media and his official website.

Love's father, Stan, spent four seasons in the NBA and later served as Wilson's caretaker and bodyguard when the latter experienced mental health issues and substance abuse. Love, who fondly referred to Wilson as his uncle, was inspired by the singer and songwriter.

Brian Wilson, the legendary co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the greatest songwriters of all time, has died at the age of 82.

The Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, his family have announced in a tearful tribute shared on social media