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Beach Boys pay tribute to 'one of a kind' Brian Wilson

The surviving original members of the Beach Boys have paid tribute to the "genius" of Brian Wilson following his death at the age of 82.

Music • 12 Jun

Brian Wilson's family said they are 'sharing our grief with the world'

Genius ear of Brian Wilson pushed boundaries of music

Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group's decades-long popularity and soundtracked the California dream, has died aged 82.

Music • 12 Jun

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson dies, aged 82

The Beach Boys' co-founder, singer, arranger and chief songwriter Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, his family has announced.

Music • 11 Jun

Brian Wilson and Melinda Ledbetter Wilson pictured at the Golden Globes in 2016

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson mourns death of wife Melinda

Beach Boys star Brian Wilson said "my heart is broken" after announcing the death of his "beloved" wife Melinda Ledbetter Wilson at the age of 77.

Music • 31 Jan 24

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Inside the Hospice explores the world of palliative care, Philip Glenister stars in new crime drama Steeltown Murders, and there's the self-explanatory music documentary The Stones and Brian Jones . . .

Television • 17 May 23

Beach Boy Brian Wilson leads tributes to Ronnie Spector

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Kiss bassist Gene Simmons were among those paying tribute to "iconic" US musician Ronnie Spector, following her death at the age of 78.

Music • 13 Jan 22

Ev Carm - Photo by Donal Talbot, processed by Clare Lyons

Behind the music: Ev Carm

"Limerick-born, Kildare-bred, Stonybatter-based" Ev Carm has just released his debut single Laugh Again. We asked him the BIG questions.

Music • 05 Jun 20

Brad Mehldau Trio: Bassist Larry Grenadier, pianist Brad Mehldau and drummer Jeff Ballard

Brad Mehldau Trio - Seymour Reads the Constitution

Seymour Reads the Constitution is unpretentiously nonchalant in the best sense - tricky usage that - and it has some pop tunes, including a winning take of Brian Wilson's Friends.

Music Reviews • 09 Jul 18

Brian Wilson confirms good health after surgery

Brian Wilson has confirmed that he is in good health after recent back surgery and the singer will perform two intimate shows at Vicar Street, on August 21 and 22.

Entertainment • 05 May 18

Brian Wilson postpones May dates due to back surgery

Brian Wilson, who is scheduled to play Dublin on August 22. is postponing his May tour dates so he can undergo back surgery.

Entertainment • 03 May 18

Wilson hopes biopic will ease his emotional pain

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson says he hopes audiences will take away the emotional pain he's been through when they watch Love & Mercy, a new biopic of his life.

Entertainment • 03 Jun 15

Love & Mercy is due for release later this year

Watch! Trailer for Brian Wilson biopic

The teaser trailer for Love & Mercy, the new Brian Wilson biopic which stars Paul Dano and John Cusack as the Beach Boys genius, has been released - watch it here.

Entertainment • 28 Feb 15