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Dennis Wilson

American musician (1944–1983)

  • Fame60.4
  • Momentum1.5
  • Wikipedia93.2K
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Lived 1944–1983, aged 39United States
United StatesUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    29 languages
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  • Era
    1944–1983
    Aged 39
  • Known for
    Austin Powers: The Spy…
    1999
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Updated 2026-06-19

Dennis Carl Wilson was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He was their drummer and the middle brother of bandmates Brian and Carl Wilson. The only dedicated surfer in the group, his lifestyle embodied the "California myth" that inspired and was celebrated in many of the band's early songs. He later contributed original material to their catalog, including "Forever" (1970), his best-known song.

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60.4
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Momentum1.5
Historical26.1
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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