You can sum up the 60s with three bands The Beatles, The Stones and The Beach Boys.
The creator of the Beach Boys sound was Brian Wilson. He is one of the most important songwriters of all-time.
Wilson is also recognised by his contemporaries as one of the greatest contributors to music ever.
Here is what they have to say:
“It was Pet Sounds that blew me out of the water. I love the album so much. I’ve just bought my kids each a copy for their education in life and figure no-one is educated musically ’til they’ve heard that album”
PAUL MCCARTNEY
“His music definitely affected mine – the harmonies. Of course I never played in a band that could sing like that”
NEIL YOUNG
“Brian Wilson is without doubt a pop genius”
ERIC CLAPTON
“Pet Sounds is a landmark album. For me to say that I was enthralled would be an understatement. It is a timeless and amazing recording of incredible genius & beauty” ELTON JOHN
“Brian Wilson is one of the greatest innovators of my decade or any decade”
BURT BACHARACH
