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Carl Wilson

American musician (1946-1998) · United States · Musicians · Died at 51

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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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Wilson in 1965Wilson in 1965Wilson (left) with Bruce Johnston and Roy Orbison in 1979Wilson (left) with Bruce Johnston and Roy Orbison in 1979Wilson in 1983Wilson in 1983Wilson with first wife Annie Hinsche in 1966.Wilson with first wife Annie Hinsche in 1966.Wilson's headstone over his graveWilson's headstone over his graveA Rickenbacker 360/12 identical to the 12-string guitar used by Carl in the early to mid-1960sA Rickenbacker 360/12 identical to the 12-string guitar used by Carl in the early to mid-1960s

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 1998 · aged 51

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