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The musical world is in mourning after the death of Brian Wilson at the age of 82.
Born in California in 1942, he rose to fame as a member of The Beach Boys, writing, arranging and producing a string of hit albums and singles for the band - becoming the first true pop auteur.
The rigours of the music industry saw him suffer a mental breakdown in 1964, after which he stopped touring to focus on songwriting.
It saw him record his masterpiece in 1966 - the Beach Boys album Pet Sounds, often cited as the greatest album of all time.
His struggles with his mental health continued , but he launched a successful solo career in 1988, releasing 12 studio albums and touring as recently as 2022.
Here are 15 memorable quotes from the great man.
13. Brian Wilson on...his keyboard
"The keyboard is my whole life. My life is centered around either sitting at my keyboard or driving my car. Those are the two most important things, more than anything else. Being at my keyboard, it's the happiest time for me." | Getty Images
14. Brian Wilson on...The Rolling Stones
"You know, Rolling Stones songs all sound kind of the same." | Getty Images
15. Brian Wilson on...his demons
"I think I need the demons in order to write, but the demons have gone. It bothers me a lot. I've tried and tried, but I just can't seem to find a melody." | Getty Images