Carl Wilson
Born in Hawthorne, California on December 21, 1946, singer, songwriter, and
musician Carl Wilson was best known as a founding member of the Beach Boys. The
group came together in 1961 and featured Carl Wilson’s brothers Brian (main
songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and leader) and Dennis (drums,
vocals) alongside their cousin Mike Love (vocals) and friend Al Jardine (guitar,
vocals). Jardine had to leave the group for a year and was replaced by David
Marks until he returned in 1963. The Beach Boys became one of the most popular
bands in America and were the Beatles’ on...
