Brian Wilson famously churned out era-defining summertime hits, all while battling mental illness and personal demons.

The book was written by members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston, while it chronicles their journey to fame and the success that followed in an autobiography. The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys is available for $44.99 (regularly $65) on Amazon.

Former Cavaliers star Kevin Love reflected on his family’s close ties to Brian Wilson, sharing stories of his father helping care for the Beach Boys legend during his struggles with mental health. Wilson died this week at 82.

Elton John shared an Instagram tribute to Brian Wilson after The Beach Boys co-founder's death was announced by his family earlier in the day.

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The Beach Boys were one of the USA's biggest bands of the 1960s, who introduced surf-rock to worldwide audience with songs like I Get Around, Surfin' USA and Good Vibrations. The group was formed by Wilson with his younger brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine.