Beach Boys Reunion Coming for 50th Anniversary? : May 16, 2011

To recognize their 50th anniversary, Brian Wilson is hinting the Beach Boys might reunite inside the recording studio. In an interview with BBC 6 Music, Wilson said, I [...]

Brian Wilson Shakes off Sand for 2009 Fall Tour : July 24, 2009

Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson is ready to hit the road this fall to tour in support of his most recent album "That Lucky Old Sun." The 17-date tour will start at the Soar [...]

brian wilson Biography

The American musician Brian Wilson was born in Inglewood, California on June 20, 1942. He became best known as the main songwriter and leader of the Beach Boys. He co-wrote or wrote many of the Beach Boys hit singles, including “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Dance, Dance, Dance,” “I Get Around,” “Fun Fun, Fun,” “In My Room,” “Be True to Your School,” “Little Deuce Coupe,” “Surfin' USA” and “Surfin' Safari.”

Wilson played keyboards and bass and also lead vocals part time, but more often provided harmonizing falsetto backing vocals. In addition to being the primary songwriter he also was the Beach Boy's main arranger and producer. Wilson suffered through years of mental illness and drug abuse, which contributed to tensions within the Beach Boys. Following years of treatment as well as recovery, in 1988 Wilson launched his solo career.

In 1988, Wilson and the Beach Boys also were inducted into Rock and Roll's Hall of Fame. In 2005, Wilson the Best Rock Instrumental Grammy Award for his song “Mrs. O'Leary's cow (Fire).” Wilson has also worked as a voice actor and actor and appeared in other performer's music videos, films and television shows.