One of rock 'n' roll's most deeply revered songwriters, artists and producers, Brian Wilson is one of the most influential pop composers of the last 50 years. As co-founder of the Beach Boys, he co-wrote such seminal rock and pop songs as "Good Vibrations," "Heroes and Villains," "God Only Knows," "California Girls," "Help Me, Rhonda," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and many others. He formed the Beach Boys while still in high school with younger brothers Dennis and Carl, cousin Mike Love and their friend Alan Jardine. Collectively and individually he helped to create the sound that defined a generation and painted the picture of the West coast "surf" sound. His genius is embedded throughout the group's history, but it particularly resonates on Pet Sounds -- a work that has been called "the greatest album of all time." The current resurrection of his compositions on the legendary lost SMiLE sessions has seen a resurgence in Wilson's musical creations, including a successful string of U.S. and international tour dates.