The surviving original members of the Beach Boys have paid tribute to Brian Wilson, their legendary frontman and co-founder, who has died at the age of 82.

They recognised his "genius", with Mike Love saying his "musical gifts were unmatched" and had "changed the course of music forever".

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today, bandmate Al Jardine said: "He was a humble musical giant, and his huge musical intellect was apparent quite early on. At the same, time, he didn't need or want attention, was only interested in making the best possible music."

Jardine added Wilson should be remembered "as a real gentleman, a real musical intellect, who taught the world how to smile". Read more