The leader of the Beach Boys, who has died at age 82, made a profound impact on music and American culture through his experimental production, captivating harmonies and timeless celebration of teenage life.

The impact of Brian Wilson on music changed the game for artists and audiences alike. Read here to find out what five songs fellow musicians deemed his best.

Sometimes death, as life, brings strange symmetries. Two music revolutionaries, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, both died within two days of each other. Each was 82.