Brian Wilson
American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer
1942 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer
Born
June 20, 1942
Died
2025 (age ~83)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, composer, singer
United StatesBorn in Centinela Hospital Medical CenterDied in Beverly Hills
1942
Born in Centinela Hospital Medical Center (1942-06-20)
2005
AwardMusiCares Person of the Year
2005
AwardGrammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
2013
AwardGrammy Award for Best Historical Album
2025
Died in Beverly Hills
About
Brian Douglas Wilson was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys and received widespread recognition as one of the most innovative and significant musical figures of his era. His work was distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, vocal layering, introspective lyrics, and ingenuousness. He was also known for his versatile head voice and falsetto.
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Who is Brian Wilson?+
Brian Douglas Wilson was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys and received widespread recognition as one of the most innovative and significant musical figures of his era. His work was distinguished for its high production values, complex harmoni
What does the name Brian mean?+
The name Brian means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is of English origin.
When was Brian Wilson born?+
Brian Wilson was born on June 20, 1942.
When did Brian Wilson die?+
Brian Wilson died in 2025, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.
The name Brian is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Brian — June 20, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
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