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Dennis Wilson

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Musician

The Resume

    (December 4, 1944-December 28, 1983)
    Member of the Beach Boys
    Sang lead on 'Do You Wanna Dance?,' 'In The Back Of My Mind,' 'Mona' and 'This Car of Mine'
    Co-wrote 'Be Still,' 'Little Bird,' 'Forever' and 'Got To Know The Woman'
    Released 'Pacific Ocean Blue' (1977)
    Drowned (1983)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was married five times (twice to the same woman, once to his cousin's illegitimate daughter).
    He was an extremely heavy smoker and drinker.
    He sang few lead vocals.
    Beach Boys drummer Bobby Figueroa described him as 'a caveman' relating to his drumming style.
    He did not play drums on the group's first single.
    He lived with Charles Manson for a time in the late '60s, and included his song 'Cease to Exist' on a Beach Boys album under the title 'Never Learn Not to Love.'
    He didn't credit Manson for the song.
    He wasn't a great lip-syncer.
    He put his hand through a window in the early '70s and was unable to play drums for a while.
    He said his career as a drummer was 'over' after the incident.
    He killed himself by diving for things that fell off the side of his boat while drunk (1983).

Why he might not be annoying:

    In the early days of the Beach Boys, he was considered the 'cute' band member.
    His solo album 'Pacific Ocean Blue' was very well received and is still revered by fans of the Beach Boys.
    He played all the keyboards on his album as well as many drums.
    His voice was voted 'Most Emotive' in an online poll.
    He was energetic on stage.
    There is more than enough evidence to suggest that he co-wrote the song 'You Are So Beautiful' and he used to sing it in concerts.
    His song 'Forever' is considered one of the better '70s songs out of the group, and it is still frequently used at weddings and dances.
    He dated Christine McVie.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 36 Votes: 30.56% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 69 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 27 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 37 Votes: 43.24% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 38.24% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 96 Votes: 60.42% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 142 Votes: 48.59% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying