Murry Wilson

American musician (1917-1973)

  • Fame52.3
  • Momentum1.8
  • Wikipedia12.5K
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Lived 1917–1973, aged 56United States
United StatesUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    1917–1973
    Aged 56
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Updated 2026-08-24

Murry Gage Wilson was an American songwriter, talent manager, record producer, and music publisher, best known as the father of the Beach Boys' Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson. After the band's formation in 1961, Murry became their first manager, and in 1962, he founded their publishing company, Sea of Tunes, with Brian. Later in his life, Wilson was accused of physically and verbally abusing his children, charges which he denied.

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52.3
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Historical10.5
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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