Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. After signing with Capitol Records in 1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits for the group. In addition to his unorthodox approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, Wilson is known for his lifelong struggles with mental illness. He is often referred to as a genius and is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the late 20th century.
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| Full name at birth | Brian Douglas Wilson
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| Claim to fame | Beach Boys songwriter and singer
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| Date of birth | 20 June 1942
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| Place of birth | Inglewood, California
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| Occupation | Musician, Singer, Songwriter
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| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm)
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Net worth | $75,000,000 USD
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| High school | Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne, CA
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| University | Miami University Bachelor's degree, Finance 2006 – 2010
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![The Beach Boys - Goldmine Magazine Cover [United States] (September 2021)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/t/h/thrjoe6zdft11rde.jpg?skj2io4l)
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![Gold Wax Magazine Cover [Japan] (September 1999)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/l/j/ljwt48k6o2kg4k6.jpg?skj2io4l)
- His favorite album of all time is "Phil Spector's Christmas Album". Another favorite is "Sail Away" by Randy Newman.
- The first single he bought was "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley and The Comets.
- His favorite singers include Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley.
- Enjoys the music of Phil Spector, The Ronettes and The Byrds.
- Recipient of the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors. Other recipients that year were Leon Fleisher, Steve Martin, Diana Ross, and Martin Scorsese.
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