Co -founder of the beach Brian Wilson It comes from a family of musicians.
Brian, born in June 1942, is the greatest child of Audrey Wilson and author of songs and publisher of music Murray WilsonS Later his parents greeted sons Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson In 1944 and 1946, respectively. Later Brian, Dennis and Carl have formed Beach Boys along with cousin Mike Love and my friend Al JardinAnd the group has become one of the most influential groups of the rock era. (Dennis and Carl die in 1983 and 1998 respectively)
One year after Beach Boys achieved great fame with their first hit Surfin ‘USA in 1963, Brian tied the knot with Marilyn RovelS The couple continued to welcome daughters Carney Wilson and Wendy Wilson Before calling him to give up in 1978. Later, Brian married Melinda kae Ledbeter In 1995, the couple adopted five children: Dakota, Daria, Delani, Dylan and Dash.
By 2012, Brian had become a grandfather of six grandchildren: Lola, Luciana, Leo, Will, Bo and Jesse. Carney shares daughters Lola and Luciana with husband Robert BonfilioWhile Wendy shares sons Leo, Bo and Gemini Will and Jesse with his wife Daniel KnutsonS
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Murray and Audrey Wilson
The father of Brian, Murray and Mother, Audrey, tied the knot in 1938. They continued to welcome Brian in 1942, followed by Dennis and Carl in 1944 and 1946, before divorcing in 1966. Murie died in the age of 55, while he died in 1997, while he died in 1997, while he died in the age of 1997, as he died in 1997 in 1997, while he died in the age of 9
Carney Wilson still sings Beach Boys songs with her father Brian Wilson, against her battle with dementia, she tells us extremely at Weekly. “Over Easter we sang a few songs on Beach Boy for him,” 55 -year -old Carrie told us about the holiday, which he spent with his father at 81, and 18 years old. “He couldn’t overcome (it). (…)
Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson
The Brian, Dennis and Carl brothers were born in 1944 and 1946. All brothers acquired international recognition for their group, The Beach Boys. Dennis, the drummer, died of drowning in 1983 at the age of 39. Carl, the lead guitarist of Beach Boys, died of lung cancer in 1998. He is 51 years old.
Marilyn Rovel
Brian met his first wife in 1962 when she was a high school student. The couple married in December 1964 and welcomed Carney in 1968, followed by Wendy in 1969. After a few years of intense marriage, Marilyn and Brian split in 1978 and filed a divorce for a divorce the next year.
Melinda kae Ledbeter
Initially, Brian met with Ledbetter, who was a car saleswoman and later became a Brian manager from 1986 to 1989. The couple later connected in 1991 and married in 1995. Brian and Ledberter adopted five children together: Dakota, Daria, Dylani, Delani, Delani. Brian’s wife died in January 2024 at the age of 77.
“My heart is broken. Melinda, my beloved wife of 28, died this morning,” Brian said in a statement after his death. “Our five children and I are just in tears. We were lost. Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior. She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career. She encouraged me to make the music that was closest to my heart. She was my anchor. She was all about us. Please,” please
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Carney Wilson
Brian and Rovel’s first daughter, Carney, was born in 1968. Carney and her sister Wendy, along with a girlfriend Chynna phillipsCo -Pop Pop voice group Wilson Phillips in 1989. The group that launched popular hits such as Hold On, dissolved in 1993, ended up gathering in 2003 and 2012. Carney has recorded some solo endeavors, letting go on Mother’s Gift: Sleeping songs from the heart In 2006, followed by a Christmas album in 2007.
In addition to music, Carney appeared in various television shows, including This show of 70s., Sabrina the teenage witch., Conversation and The real hosts of Beverly HillsS
Carney tied the knot with Bonfilio in 2000, and they continued to welcome daughters Lola and Luciana respectively in 2005 and 2009.
Wendy Wilson
The younger daughter of Brian and Rovel, Wendy, was born in 1969. Along with Carney, Wendy was part of Wilson Phillips. Like his sister, Wendy also appears in various reality shows such as Supernanny., Amazing mothers., Bride and Wilson Phillips: still behavesS
Wendy married Knutson, who produced recruits in 2002. They share sons Leo and Will and Gemini Bo and Jesse.
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Dakota, Daria, Delani, Dylan and Dash
During Brian’s marriage to Ledbetter, the duo accepted Dakota, Daria, Delani, Dylan and Dash.
“About a year in our marriage, we decided that we wanted children and did not marry until 48,” Ledbetter explained in an 2004 interview with Larry KingS “We decided we would accept.”
The five children have chosen to stay out of the eye.
Lola and Luciana
Carney and Bonfilio welcomed Lola and Luciana respectively in 2005 and 2009. In January 2025, Lola shared that she was listening to American idolS
“Surprise surprise … I listened to @Americanidol !! Set up on March 23 to see your results 🫵🙈🤍,” Lola wrote with an Instagram post to stand in front of American idol a sign.
Leo, Will, Bo and Jesse
Wendy and Knutson welcomed Leo and Will in 2003 and 2004, respectively. Twins Beau and Jesse arrived in 2007.
