Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Has Died
Brian Wilson, the singer who co-founded the Beach Boys and father of Carnie and Wendy Wilson, has died at age 82.
His family confirmed the news in a post on Instagram.
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Wilson was the songwriter, a lead vocalist, and also played guitar and keyboards for the Beach Boys.
They had hits like “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Good Vibrations,” and more.
Wilson battled depression, alcohol, and mental illness for several years during the 1970s and ’80s. By the mid-90s, he was back on stage performing and releasing solo albums.
His two daughters, Carnie and Wendy, made up two-thirds of the girl group Wilson Phillips, along with Chynna Phillips. He also adopted five children with his second wife, Melinda Ledbetter. She died in 20224.
Thanks for the music, Brian Wilson!
