Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to legendary Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson, as a legion of stars hailed the singer and songwriter's legacy following his death at the age of 82. Wilson "had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special", the Beatles musician said in a statement on Instagram.

Music legends remember Brian Wilson as a genius whose Beach Boys legacy and innovative sound shaped generations.

Wilson's ambition stoked a creative rivalry with The Beatles, redefining the artistic potential of popular music.

Brian Wilson has been cited as a major influence on several different genres, and sometimes, considered one of the first artist to make them.