Creative Genius: The Brian Wilson and Beach Boys Tribute Special

Creative Genius: The Brian Wilson and Beach Boys Tribute Special

Host: Phil Grey
Categories: Music
Languages: English

Free FM
Produced By: Free FM

Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. This tribute show, by Free FM's Phil Grey, explores the Beach Boys' lesser-known gems and Wilson's solo material

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Creative Genius: The Brian Wilson and Beach Boys Tribute Special – 12-06-2025

Published: 12/6/2025 12:15 p.m.

Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. This tribute show, by Free FM's Phil Grey, explores the Beach Boys' lesser-known gems and Wilson's solo material

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