Brian Wilson, founder of the Beach Boys, recently passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy that forever changed the landscape of the music industry. The musician was revered by artists and fans alike.

The family of Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys, announced on June 11 that he passed away at the age of 82. Wilson shaped the Beach Boys ’ timeless sound as the band’s songwriter and co-lead vocalist, from the easygoing surf songs of their early days to the more experimental and still influential 1966 album Pet Sounds.