M. Ted, calling Rick "a good musician" is like calling the Titanic a boat. I doubt that there is a better instrumentalist anywhere. Probably some as good, but not many better.

The only problem I have with the article as described is that they talk about Wilson as one of the greatest SONGWRITER's. As a crafter of lyrics he was mediocre at best. As a producer and arranger, he was at the top of his game during his era. And the influence of his arrangements are still felt in pop/rock and even some crossover country today. He certainly was great at what he did, but "#2 greatest songwriter ever"? Not even close. He isn't even in the Top 10 of his own time. IMO.

Mick