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1) Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys.

Though he sang few leads early on and was occasionally augmented or replaced by studio drummers, starting in the late 60s Dennis became a composer and multi-instrumentalist.

In 1977, he released a critically acclaimed solo album, “Pacific Ocean Blue”.

Dennis is purported to have been the only surfer in the Beach Boys, and suggested that the surfing craze be the topic of some songs. The advice paid off, and to this day “The Beach Boys” moniker is synonymous with sun, surf and what some have labeled the “California Myth”.

Dennis Wilson’s personal excesses and relationships are legendary in musical circles. This includes his odd association with Charles Manson; even co-writing a song with the would be musician turned cult leader. He appeared with James Taylor in the 1971 road movie “Two-lane Blacktop”.

Dennis was generally considered the ladies man of the group, and his solo rendition of Joe Cocker’s hit “You Are So Beautiful” (written by Dennis and Billy Preston) was a staple at many Beach Boys concerts, eliciting female audience member screams.

Off stage, his relationships included his co-band member and cousin Mike Love’s daughter (with the predictable friction), whom he was married to at the time of his death.
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  • Jamekae

    http://www.last.fm/music/Dennis+Wilson/+images/87730403

    15 Mar 5:24pm Reply

  • FridaLouise

    Pretty Denny: http://www.last.fm/music/Dennis+Wilson/+images/86899827

    16 Feb 1:07pm Reply

  • Lowbacca

    VOTE UP: http://www.lastfm.com/music/Dennis+Wilson/+images/86028183

    21 Jan 1:33pm Reply

  • creidis

    "pop"?

    31 Dec 2012 Reply

  • Lowbacca

    BAMBU (not Bamboo) was never released, so technically speaking there's no album that could be scrobbled as BAMBU. Who knows if all the tracks on the 2nd disc of the set would have ended up on BAMBU? I'm scrobbling the 2nd disc as "Pacific Ocean Blue & Bambu - 2 CD Deluxe Legacy Edition" (as suggested by last.fm). 1st disc I'm scrobbling as "Pacific Ocean Blue", of course (since that LP really exists).

    19 Nov 2012 Reply

  • BeNgEE4

    Wish he still had of pursued some solo work in the 5-7 years leading up until his depth, seems he lost some heart for it and was also distracted by other things. POB is a masterpiece and I say that with absolutely 0 trepidation about the gravity of the aforementioned statement!

    28 Oct 2012 Reply

  • Akayz7

    I tagged it Bamboo because that's what it is.

    26 Oct 2012 Reply

  • Tenozuma

    Does anyone know the correct album tag for the second disk of the 30th anniversary edition of Pacific Blue Ocean? Can I just call it Bambu?

    16 Oct 2012 Reply

  • nicoinfurs

    Shivers every time I put River Song on.

    26 Sep 2012 Reply

  • Bejn23

    The George Harrison of The Beach Boys.

    19 Sep 2012 Reply

  • DavidSmith98

    why did you have to die dennis...ugh

    27 Jul 2012 Reply

  • Lowbacca

    new images up!

    25 Jul 2012 Reply

  • DavidSmith98

    if you don't care about the beach boys you are a grade-a fool.

    4 Jul 2012 Reply

  • lazydynamite

    Can't believe it took me this long to listen to Pacific Ocean Blue...

    26 Jun 2012 Reply

  • excusemyfrench

    Oh my! I don't care about the Beach Boys, but Dennis was delicious! And a drummer to boot! SWOON

    22 Jun 2012 Reply

  • shorteninbread

    Awesome! Dennis Wilson is on tour according to lastfm. When did he come back to life? [2]

    28 May 2012 Reply

  • cebadoh

    Pacific Ocean Blue é uma das coisas mais lindas que foram feitas por aqui.

    3 May 2012 Reply

  • CDPETE01

    How can anyone say Obviously the best beach boy,the hits and volume of charttopping albums speak for themselves,Brian was the mastermind,the Beach boys were about done when he made this album,and its taken till the last few years to recognise its place.

    24 Apr 2012 Reply

  • Bejn23

    I'll identify with Dennis more than the rest of The Beach Boys.

    22 Apr 2012 Reply

  • meanmrmustard

    I didn't really appreciate Dennis's solo stuff until I started drinking too much.

    3 Apr 2012 Reply
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