It turns out The Riddler really loves himself some Nirvana and Beach Boys!

"You’ve inspired me all my life. To me, you’re the only real pop genius in the world"The post Watch Elton John, Chuck D and more pay tribute to Brian Wilson on his 80th birthday appeared first on NME.

Paul McCartney is not the only pop-rock icon turning 80 this week. Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ primary songwriter, studio mastermind, and overall leader, reaches the eight-decade mark today. To celebrate, Wilson’s official social channels have posted a seven-minute video celebrating “80 years of good vibrations&am...

A couple weeks ago, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward announced a new She & Him project, a full-length album tribute to Brian Wilson. It’s called Melt Away, and it’ll be out in July. So far they’ve shared their take on “Darlin'” and today they’re back with another one.

The record also sees the duo collaborate on a track with Wilson himselfThe post She & Him announce new Brian Wilson tribute album and share Beach Boys cover appeared first on NME.