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Carl Wilson

American musician (1946–1998)

  • Fame59.0
  • Momentum1.5
  • Wikipedia54.1K
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Lived 1946–1998, aged 52United States
United StatesUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
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  • Era
    1946–1998
    Aged 52
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Updated 2026-06-11

Carl Dean Wilson 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. He was also the band's musical director on stage from 1965 until his death.

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Momentum1.5
Historical24.9
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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