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- Genre: Pop
- Full Name: Brian Douglas Wilson
- Born: June 20, 1942
- Origin: Hawthorne, California
- Years active: 1961–present
- Launched solo career in 1988
- Solo albums: 10
- Brian Wilson is deaf in one ear
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000
- Won his first Grammy Award in 2004
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Brian Wilson is an American composer, producer and founding member of The Beach Boys.
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The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson formed The Beach Boys in 1961 with brothers Carl, Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. Brian was the main songwriter, bass player, arranger and producer of all the groups material. In 1964 Wilson stopped touring with the band after suffering a nervous breakdown. While the band toured the globe, Wilson stayed home to work on new material for the band. Wilson was replaced by Glen Campbell on the road during 1964 and 1965. Bruce Johnston would fill in for Wilson after '65.Pet Sounds
Pet Sounds is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. Wilson's unique choice of instrumentation, sound effects and recording techniques made Pet Sounds stand out from any Beach Boys record, and any other pop record released prior. The Beatles claimed it was a major influence on their Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album.Quotes
- "I think about God, yes, and I wonder if there is a God. And if there is a God, will God please help me through my hard trips". -Brian Wilson
- "To be a great producer, music has to be a big part of your soul. And when it comes to making music, if I could invent a way to get it from my heart into yours, without doing all that hard work, I would be very happy". -Brian Wilson
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Brian Wilson Questions
How is Brian Graden qualified to be a judge on Miss USA? 1 AnswerThe fact that he is gay may make him a more objective observer of the female form, the total package presented by the contestant, and the talent unhindered by a... read more
How "spontaneous" was Joe Wilson's outburst? 9 AnswersIt's a very valid theory, as I wouldn't put it past members of either American political party to pull a stunt like this. But I remain unconvinced that the phot... read more
How did Fred Wilson get started? 2 AnswersHe's been a venture capitalist since 1987 when he was 26 (born in 1961). He has a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Wharton. ... read more
What would you add to the Joe Wilson Is Your Pre-Existing Condition website? 2 AnswersI would add that Joe Wilson was actually responsible for Democrats Booing and heckling Bush at the 2005 State of the Union Address. ... read more -
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