The era-defining pop genius talked to GQ in 2015 about his fears ("Uh, death") and regrets ("Taking drugs. I wish I hadn't taken drugs.")

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys passed away June 11 at age 82, just two days after fellow Californian Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone left us at the same age. We remember Wilson with five Beach Boys flip sides and conclude with a Sly and the Family Stone flip side.

The Beach Boys co-founder and legendary songwriter Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82. SIGN UP FOR DECIDER DIGEST FOR NEWS AND STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS Wilson’s family announced his passing June 11 with a touching statement on Instagram.