American songwriter, producer, arranger and musician, co-founder and leader of The Beach Boys. Born 20 June 1942 in Inglewood, California, USA, died 11 June 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. From late 1964 to 1979 he was married to Marilyn Rovell (divorced) with whom he had daughters Carnie and Wendy who became members of both The Wilsons and Wilson Phillips. He later was married to Melinda Wilson until her death in 2024. Son of Murry Wilson and Audree Wilson. Brother of Dennis Wilson  and Carl Wilson and cousin of Mike Love.