Brian Wilson’s passing at age 82 marks the end of an era defined not by postcard-perfect surf scenes, but by something deeper, louder, and chrome-plated. His music echoed the hum of a big block at idle,

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.