Brian Wilson American composer, musician, singer, and producer Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Brian-Wilson-American-musician Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Brian-Wilson-American-musician Also known as: Brian Douglas Wilson Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 30, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents In full: Brian Douglas Wilson (Show more) Born: June 20, 1942, Inglewood, California, U.S. (Show more) Brian Wilson (born June 20, 1942, Inglewood, California, U.S.) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as a co-founder and lead singer, bassist, and keyboardist for the Beach Boys. Wilson is widely recognized for his innovative approach to songwriting and expertise in recording techniques, which have been influential for numerous artists in the music industry. Wilson grew up in Hawthorne, a suburb of Los Angeles. He was raised in a music-filled home, where his mother played piano and his father, a machinist, had a passion for writing songs. In particular, his mother played pieces, such as George ...(100 of 1293 words)

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