On Saturday, June 21, a tradition of that surf culture, a “paddle out” to celebrate a life, was held at the iconic Huntington Beach Pier for Brian Wilson, one of The Beach Boys’ founders and co-writer of the famous song that became the namesake of the beach town.

Beach Boy Al Jardine remembers the last time he spoke with Brian Wilson Jardine says he believes that Wilson found peace before he died Wilson died on June 11 at age 82 More than 60 years after they first joined forces to form the Beach Boys,

Brian Wilson, leader, songwriter and producer of the Beach Boys, has passed away at age 82. He leaves behind a legacy of beautiful, joyous, bittersweet and enduring music, crafted over a career spanning six decades.