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I was very, very surprised. I never thought I would be that loved or respected.

Brian Wilson

You know Chuck, Buddy, and Elvis paved the road
The roots are deep inside us
It's the rythm in our soul.

Brian Wilson

All of us have the privilege of making music that helps and heals — to make music that makes people happier, stronger and kinder. Don't forget: music is God's voice.

Brian Wilson

The sound was essentially background sound, myself, and Carl, Dennis and Al Jardine, Mike was our lead singer. The four of us put our voices together. We had done it really beautifully. We had a beautiful blend. We really did.

Brian Wilson

Being called a musical genius was a cross to bear. Genius is a big word. But if you have to live up to something, you might as well live up to that.

Brian Wilson

It's funny how people are pickin' up on our music now, you know? I think it's wonderful that people like our music.

Brian Wilson

I think about God, yes, and I wonder if there is a God. And if there is a God, will God please help me through my hard trips.

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

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Born: June 20, 1942 (age 81)

Bio: Brian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for being the multi-tasking leader and co-founder of the Beach Boys.

Known for:

Pet Sounds (1966)
Smile (2004)
No Pier Pressure (2015)
Surfer Girl (1963)
Beach Boys Concert (1964)

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