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.

Our time here in comparatively short, and we all want to know that we made a difference in our lives, that our lives mattered, and that someone noticed.

What happens now to the Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson's financial fortune and estate is being closely monitored after his death.

Brian Wilson's musical legacy influenced some of the biggest artists today, including Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen.