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Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He was their lead guitarist , the youngest sibling of bandmates Brian and Dennis , and the group's de facto leader in the early to mid-1970s.
Carl Wilson was born on December 21, 1946 in Hawthorne, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Almost Famous (2000), Marley & Me (2008) and Love & Mercy (2014). He was previously married to Gina Martin and Anna Katherine (Annie) Hinsche. He died on February 6, 1998 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Feb 8, 1998 · Carl Wilson, a founding member of the Beach Boys, whose music helped define the Southern California lifestyle, has died from complications of lung cancer, the band’s publicist said Saturday. He...
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- “God Only Knows” (1966) One of the countless masterstrokes that made up “God Only Knows” was Brian selflessly handing lead vocal duties to Carl, after realizing his own voice wasn’t right for the song.
- “Feel Flows” (1971) Another Surf’s Up song that saw Carl prove he could match his brother’s flair for sonic invention. “Feel Flows” is a wistful, sun-dappled wonder – all Moog synth textures, stinging guitar solos, free jazz-inspired flutes, and phased backing vocals – that’s a very long way from “Surfin’ Safari.”
- “Surf’s Up” (1971) When Brian Wilson consented to the use of “Surf’s Up” – the most significant part of the SMiLE jigsaw that hadn’t previously been released in some form – for the 1971 album that would take its name, it was Carl who would again take center-stage.
- “Darlin’” (1967) Alongside his skills as writer and producer, Brian had an uncanny ability to match songs with their singers. Carl’s ability to dig deep for gutsy, soulful vocals made him a perfect fit for the Frankie Valli-meets-R&B stomper “Darlin’.”
Dec 21, 2022 · Carl Wilson is one of the most-loved and much-missed vocalists and musicians of his generation, whose glorious voice and authoritative guitar graced scores of great recordings.
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