Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.Carl Wilson is Slate's music critic.
Inducted by Elton John into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Beach Boys on 20 January 1988.
Guitarist with The Beach Boys.
Had two children. First son, Jonah was born in 1969 and second son, Justyn Wilson in 1971.
Wife, Gina Martin , is the daughter of Dean Martin and Jeanne Martin.
Interred at Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Younger brother of Brian Wilson and Dennis Wilson.
Cousin of Mike Love
Uncle of Carnie Wilson , Carl Wilson , Michael Wilson and Wendy Wilson.
Assumed many of the music production and vocal duties, once held by brother Brian Wilson , through Brians "lost years" battling mental illness and drug abuse.
Became so excited when he heard the first Beach Boys record played on the radio, he threw up.
Fought being drafted as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War in 1967. In fact, he had a hearing scheduled the week of the Monterey Pop Festival, which was one of the contributing factors to The Beach Boys canceling their appearance. Wilson was ultimately allowed to perform "alternative service" by playing for free at prisons and hospitals.
His first wife was Annie Hinsche, sister of Billy Hinsche of Dino Desi & Billy fame.
Was chubby growing up; brother Dennis Wilson used to joke that the two "worked out" together - Dennis by lifting weights, and Carl by bingeing on snacks while he watched Dennis.
Is portrayed by Bo Foxworth in Summer Dreams: The Story of the Beach Boys
He and The Beach Boys were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1500 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
Brother-in-law of Dean Paul Martin and Ricci Martin.
Son of Murry Wilson and Audree Wilson.
Son of Dennis Wilson.
Cousin of Carnie Wilson , Justyn Wilson and Wendy Wilson.
Nephew of Carl Wilson and Brian Wilson.
