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Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American musician who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their drummer and as the middle brother of bandmates Brian and Carl Wilson.
May 24, 2024 · The Beach Boys drummer died of an "accidental drowning" in 1983 after drinking heavily and diving into the water. He was laid to rest in the Pacific Ocean with a Coast Guard ceremony, while his bandmates mourned and honored him with music.
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Apr 10, 2023 · Learn how the original Beach Boys drummer died after drowning at Marina Del Rey in 1983, following a life of excess and estrangement. Discover the details of his final days, his attempts to get clean, and his mysterious search for treasure.
Jun 7, 1984 · A tragic portrait of the wild and troubled drummer of the Beach Boys, who died in 1983 after a life of excess and failure. The article covers his musical career, his marriages, his involvement with Manson, his addiction and his final days.
Nov 8, 2023 · Learn about the turbulent life and tragic death of Dennis Wilson, the "wild child" of the Beach Boys, who co-founded the band and co-wrote songs with Charles Manson. Find out how he struggled with addiction, drowned at 39, and left behind a legacy of surf rock.
Dec 28, 2023 · The favourite son of tyrannical father Murry, no one ever imagined Dennis amounting to much other than drumming and exciting the Beach Boys’ female fans. A rugged surfer dude, he epitomised their image but was never the quickest witted fellow.
Dennis Wilson was a member of the Beach Boys, a singer-songwriter and actor. He died in 1983 by drowning, after a troubled life of drug and alcohol abuse. See his credits, photos, videos, trivia and more on IMDb.
