May 1990 - Wilson’s cousin, Stan Love, files a conservatorship suit over Wilson’s affairs, claiming Landy has too much control over Wilson’s life.

JanuWilson and the Beach Boys are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Landry administers a 24-hour a day treatment plan and a controlled environment process known as “milieu therapy.”ġ987 - Landy and Wilson form “Brains and Genius,” becoming business partners in addition to their therapist-patient relationship. January 1983 - Landy is rehired to help Wilson get off drugs and return to music. The Beach Boys release their landmark album, “Pet Sounds.”ġ966-1967 - Wilson begins writing and recording “Smile,” his thematic concept album to follow “Pet Sounds.” The Beach Boys abandon the project.ġ974 - Rolling Stone names the Beach Boys its “Band of the Year.”ġ975 - Wilson begins a rehabilitation program with psychotherapist Eugene Landy.ĪugWilson performs for the first time in years at the Beach Boys 15th anniversary concert.

Glen Campbell initially fills in for Wilson while the band tours through the 1960s. OctoThe Beach Boys release their first studio album, “Surfin’ Safari.” Wilson writes or co-writes nine of the 12 tracks.ĭecember 1964 - After suffering a nervous breakdown, Wilson decides to quit touring with the Beach Boys but continues to write, arrange, produce and record Beach Boys’ music. JThe Beach Boys sign with Capitol Records.

Summer 1961 - Brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine form The Pendletones.ĭecemNow known as the Beach Boys, the group releases their first hit single, “Surfin’” on Candix Records, a local label. Wilson has claimed his father was both mentally and physically abusive to him as a child. Wilson has suffered from fame-induced stress, depression, drug addiction and has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. The Beach Boys have never won a Grammy Award. The Beach Boys also received an honorary Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Three nominations were with the Beach Boys. Has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards and won twice as a solo artist. Marriages: Melinda Ledbetter (1995-present) Marilyn Rovell (1964-1979, divorced)Ĭhildren: with Melinda Ledbetter: adopted five children with Marilyn Rovell: Carnie and WendyĮducation: Attended El Camino Junior CollegeĬreative force behind the Beach Boys’ “California surf sound.” Here is a look at the life of Brian Wilson, musician, producer, composer and co-founder of the Beach Boys.

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