Overview
- Wilson co-founded the Beach Boys in Hawthorne, California, in 1961 and led early surf hits such as “Surfin’ U.S.A.”
- His work on 1966’s Pet Sounds and the single “Good Vibrations” redefined pop production and harmony
- He battled schizoaffective disorder and substance abuse for decades before receiving a dementia diagnosis in 2024
- A California judge placed him under conservatorship in May 2024 after the death of his wife to manage his care
- His family announced his passing at age 82 on June 11 and he is survived by seven children, including Carnie and Wendy Wilson