‘Tortured genius’: Peter Ford reflects on the life of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has reflected on the “great but sad” story of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, following his death earlier this morning.

The visionary leader of the iconic American rock band died aged 82, with Ford stating no one could deny Wilson’s creative brilliance.

“Brian Wilson was a very interesting, complex, in many ways I think a tortured man,” Ford told Ross and Russ.

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“It’s a great but sad story, but a wonderful legacy left.”

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