Dennis Wilson facts for kids

Dennis Wilson
Quick facts for kids Dennis Wilson
Background information
Born	December 4, 1944
Died	December 28, 1983 (aged 39)
Genres	Surf rock
Years active	1961-1983
Labels	Capitol Records, Caribou Records, Sony Music, Brother Records, Reprise Records
Associated acts	The Beach Boys

Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American drummer, singer and songwriter. He is best known as being one of three brothers in the rock band, The Beach Boys. Wilson was a member from the beginning until he died in 1983.

The group made twenty-four studio albums. Wilson made one solo album, Pacific Ocean Blue. It stayed popular with critics over the years.

Dennis was born in Inglewood, California. He was the only surfer of the group and he lived the beach lifestyle that the Beach Boys wrote about in their songs.

Death

On December 28, 1983, while partying soon after his 39th birthday, Wilson drowned at Marina del Rey in Los Angeles. He was buried at sea off the California coast by the U.S. Coast Guard on January 4, 1984. President Ronald Reagan allowed the burial.

Discography

Studio albums

Pacific Ocean Blue (1977)

Images for kids

Dennis performing on drums, 1964
Wilson in 1966