Brian Wilson

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Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and significant figures in the history of popular music, his work was distinguished for its high production values and complex harmonies, orchestrations, and vocal arrangements. He is considered the first rock producer to apply the studio as an instrument and one of the first music producer auteurs. His lyrics often were introspective or characterized as ingenuous; vocally, he was known for his versatile head voice and falsetto. The oldest sibling of bandmates Carl and Dennis, Brian's formative influences included George Gershwin, the Four Freshmen, Phil Spector, and Burt Bacharach. In 1961, he began his professional career as a member of the Beach Boys, serving as their songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, and de facto leader. After signing with Capitol Records in 1962...

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