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Co -founder Beach Boys Brian Wilson He comes from a family of musicians.
Brian, born in June 1942, is the oldest child Audree Wilson and the composer and publisher of music Murry Wilson. His parents later welcomed sons Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson in 1944 and 1946. Brian, Dennis and Carl later created Beach Boys together with the cousin Mike Love And friend Al JardineAnd the group became one of the most influential bands of the rock era. (Dennis and Carl died in 1983 and 1998.)
One year after Beach Boys achieved great glory with their first hit “surfin” USA in 1963, Brian tied a knot with Marilyn Rovell. The couple continued to welcome daughters Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson Before you call it, he will end in 1978. Brian later married Melinda Kae Ledbetter In 1995 and a couple adopted five children: Dakota, Daria, Delanie, Dylan and Dash.
By 2012, Brian became a grandfather of six grandchildren: Lola, Luciana, Leo, Will, Beau and Jesse. Carnie shares daughters Lola and Luciana with her husband Robert BonfiglioWhile Wendy shares sons Leo, Beau and twins Will and Jesse with her husband Daniel Knuton.
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Murry and Audree Wilson
Brian’s father, Murry and Mother, Audree, tied the knot in 1938. In 1942 they continued to welcome Brian in 1942 in 1944 and 1946, before divorce in 1966 died in 1973 at the age of 55, while Audree died in 1997 at the age of 80.
Carnie Wilson is still singing Beach Boys with his father Brian Wilson, in the middle of his battle with dementia, he tells us exclusively every week. “We sang some Beach Boy songs for him,” Carnie told us, 55, about a holiday she spent with her father, 81 and daughter, 18. “He couldn’t overcome (…)
Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson
Brian’s brothers, Dennis and Carl were born in 1944 and 1946. All brothers gained international recognition for their group, Beach Boys. Dennis, drummer, died of drowning in 1983 at the age of 39. Carl, the main guitarist Beach Boys, died of lung cancer in 1998. He was 51.
Marilyn Rovell
Brian met his first wife in 1962 when she was a high school student. Twosome married in December 1964 and welcomed Carnie in 1968, followed by Wendy in 1969. After a few years of marriage, Marilyn and Brian separated in 1978 and applied for divorce in the following year.
Melinda Kae Ledbetter
At first, Brian dated Ledbetter, who was a car shop assistant and later became Brian’s manager, from 1986 to 1989. The couple later re -joined in 1991 and married in 1995. Brian and Ledbetter received five children: Dakota, Delanie, Dylan and Dash. Brian’s wife died in January 2024 at the age of 77.
“My heart is broken. Melinda, my beloved wife 28 years old, died this morning,” Brian shared in a statement after her death. “Our five children and we’re just in tears. We’re lost. Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior. She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career. I was encouraged to create the music that was to my heart.
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Carnie Wilson
Brian and Rovell’s first daughter, Carnie, was born in 1968. Carnie and her sister Wendy together with her boyfriend Chynna phillipsHe co -founded the pop vocal group Wilson Phillips in 1989. Mother’s gift: lullabies from the heart In 2006, the Christmas album followed in 2007.
In addition to music, Carnie appeared on various TV shows, including That show 70., Sabrina teenage witch, Speech and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Carnie tied a knot with Bonfiglio in 2000 and in 2005 and 2009 continued to welcome daughters Lola and Luciana.
Wendy Wilson
Brian and the youngest daughter, Wendy, were born in 1969. Together with Carnie, Wendy was part of Wilson Phillips. Like her sister, Wendy also performed on various reality shows such as Supernanny, Amazing moms, Newlywed and Wilson Phillips: Still held up.
In 2002, Wendy married Knuton, who is a record producer. They share sons Leo and Will and twins Beau and Jesse.
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Dakota, Daria, Delanie, Dylan and Dash
During Brian’s marriage to Ledbetter, Dakota, Daria, Delanie, Dylan and Dash received a duo.
“About a year after our marriage, we decided to want children, and we didn’t marry until I was 48 years old,” Ledbetter explained in an interview from 2004 with Larry King. “We decided to accept each other.”
Five children decided to stay outside the public’s eyes.
Lola and Luciana
Carnie and Bonfiglio welcomed Lola and Luciana in 2005 and 2009. In January 2025, Lola shared that it was going on American Idol.
“Surprise surprise … I audition at @americanidol! American Idol sign.
Leo, Will, Beau and Jesse
Wendy and Knutson welcomed Leo and Will in 2003 and 2004. The twins Beau and Jesse arrived in 2007.
