Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys and received widespread recognition as one of the most innovative and significant musical figures of his era. His work was distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, vocal layering, introspective lyrics, and ingenuousness. He was also known for his versatile head voice and falsetto.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Centinela Hospital Medical Center
- Educated at
- Hawthorne High SchoolEl Camino College
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Awards🏆 MusiCares Person of the Year
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Being called a musical genius was a cross to bear. Genius is a big word. But if you have to live up to something, you might as well live up to that."
"I was very, very surprised. I never thought I would be that loved or respected."
"I'm doing good. I've had a slight nervous breakdown in the '60s. I got through that. And I got through the '70s. And I was in a doctor's program during the '80s and then I met Melinda and we've been t…"
"If there's not love present, it's much, much harder to function. When there's love present, it's easier to deal with life."
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Timeline
1943
Born
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Died
Death
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