Dennis Wilson Musical artist

Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American drummer, singer and songwriter. He is best known as a founding member of the rock band The Beach Boys, alongside his brothers, Brian and Carl, cousin, Mike Love, and Al Jardine. Wilson was a member of the band from its formation until his death in 1983, recording twenty-four studio albums. In 1977, he released a solo album, Pacific Ocean Blue, to widespread critical acclaim.Born in Inglewood, California, Dennis was the middle brother of fellow Beach Boys members Brian Wilson and Carl Wilson. Dennis Wilson was also the only regular surfer of the group, and his personal life exemplified the beach lifestyle that the group's early songs often celebrated. His prominence in the group as a writer and lead vocalist increased as their careers went on into the late 1960s and the 1970s.

Personal facts

Dennis Wilson
Birth dateDecember 04, 1944
Date of deathDecember 28, 1983
Place of death
Marina del Rey California , United States

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Musical artist

Career started1961
Career ended1983
associated musical artist
Jan and Dean
The Beach Boys
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Psychedelic rock
Rock music
Baroque pop
Psychedelic pop
Surf music
instrument
Accordion
Bass guitar
Drum kit
Guitar
Hammond organ
Harmonica
Percussion instrument
Piano
Electronic keyboard
Mellotron
Singing
record label
Capitol Records
Brother Records
Caribou Records
Reprise Records
Sony Music Entertainment

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External resources

  1. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1915&dat=19840105&id=Sd5GAAAAIBAJ&sjid=X_gMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1256,835540
  2. http://www.pacificoceanblue.net
  3. http://www.popmatters.com/pm/features/article/48236/sea-of-heartbreak
  4. http://www.thebeachboys.com