Carl Wilson
1946–1998 (age 52)
Musician
Biography
Carl Wilson co-founded The Beach Boys and served as the group's musical anchor, his tenor voice and guitar playing helping to define the Californian sound. Beyond performing, he produced, arranged, and guided the band through periods of creative reinvention with patience and insight.
He remained connected to the Los Angeles community, and he is remembered at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery among fellow musicians.