In 1964, Wilson suffered a nervous breakdown and resigned from regular concert touring, which led to more refined work, such as the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds and his first credited solo release, ' Caroline, No' (both 1966). Top 40 hits, including the number-ones ' Surf City' (1963), ' I Get Around' (1964), ' Help Me, Rhonda' (1965), and ' Good Vibrations' (1966). By the mid-1960s, he had written or co-written more than two dozen U.S. He also produced other acts, most notably the Honeys. After signing with Capitol Records in 1962, he became the first pop artist credited for writing, arranging, producing, and performing his own material. In 1961, he began his professional career as a member of the Beach Boys, serving as the band's songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, and de facto leader. Raised in Hawthorne, California, Wilson's main influences included George Gershwin, the Four Freshmen, Phil Spector, and Burt Bacharach. Wilson is also known for his lifelong struggles with mental illness. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition, extraordinary musical aptitude, and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century.
Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who founded the Beach Boys.
