Brian Wilson actually wrote Pet Sounds after listening to Rubber Soul (by the Beatles). After Lennon and McCartney heard Pet Sounds they were inspired and followed with Sgt. Peppers. Brian Wilson broke down partly due to chemical dependencies, emotional problems and because their record lable refused to produce his maserpiece album 'Smile' (never released)
Brian Wilson actually wrote Pet Sounds after listening to Rubber Soul (by the Beatles). After Lennon and McCartney heard Pet Sounds they were inspired and followed with Sgt. Peppers. Brian Wilson broke down partly due to chemical dependencies, emotional problems and because their record lable refused to produce his maserpiece album 'Smile' (never released)