Today (June 20), Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the most respected songwriters and musicians of his time, turns 80 years old. To mark the occasion, Wilson shared a birthday ...

Happy birthday to you! Everyone knows the traditional birthday song. But did you know that there are countless other songs about birthdays that are reflective and fun for celebrating your big day?

With his harmony-focused brand of beach pop music, Wilson and his group The Beach Boys influenced countless artists in their wave-riding wake. With dedication and precision, Wilson inspired so many.

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Brian dʼArcy James is an award-winning theater, film, and television actor ...