The singer, who pioneered the 'California sound' with classic songs including Surfin' USA and California Girls, is due to perform three concerts at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend (13-14Sep08).
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And he will be presented with an award for his contribution to the world of music at a special ceremony at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday (12Sep08).
In a statement L.A. City Council, which has granted Wilson the honour, said: "In the 46 years since Brian Wilson wrote the lyric 'If everybody had an ocean', nobody has done more to define the Southern California experience than The Beach Boys."
The prize will be presented by council members Jack Weiss and Tom LaBonge.