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 Dennis Wilsons Timeline

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 * 1944-**Dec. 4 (Monday) - Born Dennis Carl Wilson. First home: 8012 So. Harvard Blvd. Family moves in 1945.
 * 1950 –** Enters York Elementary School. Attends Inglewood Covenant Church with family.
 * 1955 –** Disneyland opens, and the Wilsons visit twice a year. Dennis likes Tom Sawyer Island.
 * 195-** Oct. – Murry buys Carl & Dennis a 400B go-cart.
 * 1958-** Dec. – Dennis sees the first Barbie doll, says "Whoa! I'd rather have this in my room than a stag magazine!"
 * 1959 –** Mike and Dennis spend time at the beach together. Mike tries to get Dennis to get Brian to start a group. They talk about surfing.
 * 1961-**Suggests lyrical subject to Brian, helping to establish the musical direction of the band. 9/15/61, Dennis is not allowed to participate in recording. On probation at school, Brian attempts to find another drummer. Murry also says he isn't good enough. Participates in first series of demo recording sessions w/ Beach Boys - is allowed to participate at Mother's urging. (10/3/61) - Records at World Pacific Studios, first single, Surfin, with the Beach Boys. 12/8/61 - "Surfin" released and the Pendletones become the Beach Boys.
 * 1962 -** Fall - records first lead vocal on a BB album "Little Girl (You're My Miss America)", co-written w/ Herb Alpert. Dennis is expelled from Hawthorne High for fighting, Senior year. Dennis crashes his blue Corvair and is so shaken he is replaced for 4 gigs by Mark Groseclose.
 * 1963 -** First collaborative songwriting attempt w/Hot Rod songwriter Gary Usher. "RPM & My Stingray - Play's drums on the recordings (credited to "The 4-Speeds"). Also plays drums on the second single "Cheater Slicks" b/w "Four on the Floor. Purchases first car 1963 Vet Stingray. - OR 1964 Buys a Jaguar XKE, totalling it the same day, THEN buys the Stingray.
 * 1964 –** Receives first Beach Boys album credit for Drum Solo, "Denny's Drums". Beach Boys do the TAMI Show and 2 movies, Monkey's Uncle and Girls on the Beach. BBs appear on Ed Sullivan and [|American Bandstand]. 4/2/64 - During recording session of I Get Around, Dennis is so upset by Murry's criticism that he puts his hand through a wall and walks out. Brian fires Murry that day.
 * 1965 -** Marries Carole Freedman, adopts infant son Scott on July 29, Moves into 2600 Benedict Canyon Dr.
 * 1966 –** Dennis files for divorce from Carole, they reconcile soon after.
 * 1967 -** In June, Carol files for divorce - Daughter Jennifer is born Feb 25, 1967.
 * 1968 –** Hangs out with Steve McQueen. Dennis is the first BB to meet the Marharishi, whose first words to Dennis are "Live your life to the fullest." Recording debut of a Dennis Wilson composition on BB album Friends -- Little Bird and Be Still, co-written by Steve Kalinich. Suzanne Love files for divorce from Mike, he counters claiming adultery with Dennis. She denies it (Dennis doesn't). Dennis meets Charles Manson. Manson family moves into house on Sunset Blvd. Re-writes and records Manson's "Cease to Exist" as "Never Learn Not to Love" 9/11/68. At the end of the year Dennis moves to Palisades without telling Manson, then moves in with Gregg Jakobsen in Benedict Canyon (Manson always finds him).
 * 1970 -** Marries Barbara Cherren Aug 4, son Michael born. Manson sent to prison.
 * 1971-** Jan, . Records his most popular ballad, "Forever", released on the BB album Sunflower. Co-written by Gregg Jakobsen, this marks the beginning of Dennis' most productive musical collaboration, which sees it's culmination 7 years later on Pacific Ocean Blue. Releases the first genuine Beach Boy solo record: the single Sound of Free b/w Lady, released in the UK on Dec 4 on Stateside Records and credited to Dennis Wilson and Rhumbo (w/Darryl Dragon of Captain and Tenniel fame). At this time he begins work on his first proposed solo album with Darryl Dragon. 1971(Spring) - Puts hand through plate glass window, severing nerves, and putting a temporary end to his drumming, resulting in the hiring of South African Ricky Fataar of Flame as touring drummer and official member of the band. Dennis states in interview that the last song he played drums on before the accident is Student Demonstration Time, on the Surf's Up album. Due to a possible disagreement with Carl, 4th of July and Carry Me Home are not included on the album. Films 2-Lane Blacktop w/ James Taylor and Warren Oats.
 * 1973 –** 6/4/73 Murry dies. Dennis and Brian do not attend funeral. Dennis starts his "Streaker" act during several concerts.
 * 1974 –[|BBs summer tour with Chicago, nicknamed "Beachago".]**Sings backup on recording of "Wishing You Were Here" on Chicago VII. Endless Summer released, signaling a paradigm shift in the artistic vision of the group -- more emphises on oldies in concert, less on the process of recording original material. Dennis returns as BB concert drummer full-time. Early in the year buys custom Porsche with full-race engine, license plate D LOVER. Divorces Barbara 8/74.
 * 1976 –** 5/21/76 - Marries Barbara Karen Perk Lamm, former wife of keyboardist Robert Lamm of "Chicago". Jeoffry Ballet in San Francisco includes the song "Forever" in a performance called Deuce Coupe II.
 * 1977 -** Summer, first solo album, Pacific Ocean Blue (original working title, "Freckles") released. Songs begun for the project but not completed include: 10,000 Years, School Girl, Tug of Love, Taking Off, Time for Bed, Holy Man and Slow Booze. Work begins immediatly on Bamboo (second solo album) w/ Carly Munoz. Divorces Karen 9/19/77, moves from Broad Beach Rd. home to Venice.
 * 1978 -** Fired from the band due to substance abuse (1979? After Universal Amphitheater show in LA). Remarries Karen Lamm 7/78, files for divorce 2 weeks later. Splits with Karen Lamm.
 * 1979 -** Begins relationship w/ Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac. (He moves into her house in Clear Water Canyon.) 2/13/79 "Baby Blue" is released as B side of the disco single "Here Comes The Night". Dennis is devastated. Travels off and on with Fleetwood Mac until 1981. L.A. album released, "Love Surrounds Me" is the last DW composition released on a new Beach Boys album.
 * 1980 -** Dennis rejoins the band. BBs appear on Mike Douglas Show in Hawaii. Dennis remarks that it's the FIRST time they ever played on the beach. 12/30/80 – BBs get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (located at 1500 Vine St.), Dennis does not appear at ceremony. Divorce from Karen final 6/80.
 * 1981 -** Breaks up w/ Christine McVie. Participates in sessions at villiage recorders w/ Brian, recording such tunes as "Oh Lord" and "Night Blooming" (sometimes referred to as the notorious "hamburger sessions", a reference to the reward strategy employed by Dennis to motivate Brian's songwriting activity.) Begins work on compositions to be used in a new musical for the stage.
 * 1982 -** Harmony repossessed. Begins relationship with Shawn Love (alleged illegitimate daughter of Mike Love). Dennis & Shawn live in Venice on Wavecrest. Final attempt to finish second solo album (Bamboo). Gage Dennis Wilson born 9/3/82.
 * 1983 –** Marries Shawn Marie Love 7/28/83. Mutual restraining orders filed between Mike and Dennis. Tours intermittantly with band, visits the White House with the Beach Boys. Final concert appearance Sept. 3,
 * 1983-** [|Dies on December 28 while diving off friend's boat.] (last dive 4:25 pm, pronounced dead at 5:55 pm)
 * 1984 -** Jan 4, official burial at sea off the coast of California.
 * 1985 –** "The Beach Boys" released, dedication - "This album is dedicated to the memory of our beloved brother, cousin and friend."
 * 2001 -** Brian Wilson includes the song "Forever" in his tour setlist, dedicating it to Dennis Wilson.

From the Album **Surf's Up** (1971)

[|Don't Go Near The Water Lyrics] [|Long Promised Road Lyrics] [|Take A Load Off Your Feet Lyrics] [|Disney Girls Lyrics] [|Student Demonstration Time Lyrics] [|Feel Flows Lyrics] [|Looking At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song) Lyrics] [|A Day In The Life Of A Tree Lyrics] [|'Til I Die Lyrics] [|Surf's Up Lyrics]

From the Album **Sunflower** (1970)

[|Slip On Through Lyrics] [|This Whole World Lyrics] [|Add Some Music Lyrics] [|Got To Know The Woman Lyrics] [|Deirdre Lyrics] [|It's About Time Lyrics] [|Tears In The Morning Lyrics] [|All I Wanna Do Lyrics] [|Forever Lyrics] [|Our Sweet Love Lyrics] [|At My Window Lyrics] [|Cool Cool Water Lyrics]

From the Album **20/20** (1968)

[|Do It Again Lyrics] [|I Can Hear Music Lyrics] [|Bluebirds Over The Mountain Lyrics] [|Be With Me Lyrics] [|All I Want To Do Lyrics] [|The Nearest Faraway Place Lyrics] [|Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) Lyrics] [|I Went To Sleep Lyrics] [|Time To Get Alone Lyrics] [|Never Learn Not To Love Lyrics] [|Our Prayer Lyrics] [|Cabinessence Lyrics]

From the Album **Friends** (1968)

[|Meant For You Lyrics] [|Friends Lyrics] [|Wake The World Lyrics] [|Be Here In The Morning Lyrics] [|When A Man Needs A Woman Lyrics] [|Passing By Lyrics] [|Anna Lee, The Healer Lyrics] [|Little Bird Lyrics] [|Be Still Lyrics] [|Busy Doin' Nothin' Lyrics] [|Diamond Head Lyrics] [|Transcendental Meditation Lyrics]

From the Album **Wild Honey** (1967)

[|Wild Honey Lyrics] [|Aren't You Glad Lyrics] [|I Was Made To Love Her Lyrics] [|Country Air Lyrics] [|A Thing Or Two Lyrics] [|Darlin' Lyrics] [|I'd Love Just Once To See You Lyrics] [|Here Comes The Night Lyrics] [|Let The Wind Blow Lyrics] [|How She Boogalooed It Lyrics] [|Mama Says Lyrics]

From the Album **Smiley Smile** (1967)

[|Heroes And Villains Lyrics] [|Vegetables Lyrics] [|Fall Breaks And Back To Winter Lyrics] [|She's Goin' Bald Lyrics] [|Little Pad Lyrics] [|Good Vibrations Lyrics] [|With Me Tonight Lyrics] [|Wind Chimes Lyrics] [|Gettin' Hungry Lyrics] [|Wonderful Lyrics] [|Whistle In Lyrics]

From the Album **Pet Sounds** (1966)

[|Wouldn't It Be Nice Lyrics] [|You Still Believe In Me Lyrics] [|That's Not Me Lyrics] [|Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) Lyrics] [|I'm Waiting For The Day Lyrics] [|Let's Go Away For Awhile Lyrics] [|Sloop John B Lyrics] [|God Only Knows Lyrics] [|I Know There's An Answer Lyrics] [|Here Today Lyrics] [|I Just Wasn't Made For These Times Lyrics] [|Pet Sounds Lyrics] [|Caroline, No Lyrics]

From the Album **Beach Boys Party** (1965)

[|Hully Gully Lyrics] [|I Should Have Known Better Lyrics] [|Tell Me Why Lyrics] [|Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow Lyrics] [|Mountain Of Love Lyrics] [|You've Got To Hide Your Love Away Lyrics] [|Devoted To You Lyrics] [|Alley Oop Lyrics] [|There's No Other (Like My Baby) Lyrics] [|Medley: I Get Around / Little Deuce Coupe Lyrics] [|The Times They Are A-Changin' Lyrics] [|Barbara Ann Lyrics]

From the Album **Summer Days And Summer Nights** (1965)

[|The Girl From New York City Lyrics] [|Amusement Parks U.S.A. Lyrics] [|Then I Kissed Her Lyrics] [|Salt Lake City Lyrics] [|Girl Don't Tell Me Lyrics] [|Help Me, Rhonda Lyrics] [|California Girls Lyrics] [|Let Him Run Wild Lyrics] [|You're So Good To Me Lyrics] [|Summer Means New Love Lyrics] [|I'm Bugged At My Ol' Man Lyrics] [|And Your Dream Come True Lyrics]

From the Album **The Beach Boys Today** (1965)

[|Do You Wanna Dance? Lyrics] [|Good To My Baby Lyrics] [|Don't Hurt My Little Sister Lyrics] [|When I Grow Up (To Be A Man) Lyrics] [|Help Me, Rhonda Lyrics] [|Dance, Dance, Dance Lyrics] [|Please Let Me Wonder Lyrics] [|I'm So Young Lyrics] [|Kiss Me Baby Lyrics] [|She Knows Me Too Well Lyrics] [|In The Back Of My Mind Lyrics] [|Bull Session With 'Big Daddy' Lyrics]

From the Album **Christmas Album** (1964)

[|Little Saint Nick Lyrics] [|The Man With All The Toys Lyrics] [|Santa's Beard Lyrics] [|Merry Christmas, Baby Lyrics] [|Christmas Day Lyrics] [|Frosty The Snowman Lyrics] [|We Three Kings Of Orient Are Lyrics] [|Blue Christmas Lyrics] [|Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Lyrics] [|White Christmas Lyrics] [|I'll Be Home For Christmas Lyrics] [|Auld Lang Syne Lyrics]

From the Album **All Summer Long** (1964)

[|I Get Around Lyrics] [|All Summer Long Lyrics] [|Hushabye Lyrics] [|Little Honda Lyrics] [|We'll Run Away Lyrics] [|Carl's Big Chance Lyrics] [|Wendy Lyrics] [|Do You Remember Lyrics] [|Girls On The Beach Lyrics] [|Drive-In Lyrics] [|Our Favorite Recording Session Lyrics] [|Don't Back Down Lyrics]

From the Album **Shut Down Volume Two** (1964)

[|Fun Fun Fun Lyrics] [|Don't Worry Baby Lyrics] [|In The Parkin' Lot Lyrics] [|'Cassius' Love Vs. 'Sonny' Wilson Lyrics] [|The Warmth Of The Sun Lyrics] [|This Car Of Mine Lyrics] [|Why Do Fools Fall In Love Lyrics] [|Pom Pom Play Girl Lyrics] [|Keep An Eye On Summer Lyrics] [|Shut Down, Part II Lyrics] [|Louie, Louie Lyrics] [|Denny's Drums Lyrics]

From the Album **Little Deuce Coupe** (1963)

[|Little Deuce Coupe Lyrics] [|Ballad Of Ole' Betsy Lyrics] [|Be True To Your School Lyrics] [|Car Crazy Cutie Lyrics] [|Cherry, Cherry Coupe Lyrics] [|409 Lyrics] [|Shut Down Lyrics] [|Spirit Of America Lyrics] [|Our Car Club Lyrics] [|No-Go Showboat Lyrics] [|A Young Man Is Gone Lyrics] [|Custom Machine Lyrics]

From the Album **Surfer Girl** (1963)

[|Surfer Girl Lyrics] [|Catch A Wave Lyrics] [|The Surfer Moon Lyrics] [|South Bay Surfer Lyrics] [|Rocking Surfer Lyrics] [|Little Deuce Coupe Lyrics] [|In My Room Lyrics] [|Hawaii Lyrics] [|Surfers Rule Lyrics] [|Our Car Club Lyrics] [|Your Summer Dream Lyrics] [|Boogie Woogie Lyrics]

From the Album **Surfin' USA** (1963)

[|Surfin' USA Lyrics] [|Farmer's Daugher Lyrics] [|Misirlou Lyrics] [|Stoked Lyrics] [|Lonely Sea Lyrics] [|Shut Down Lyrics] [|Noble Surfer Lyrics] [|Honky Tonk Lyrics] [|Lana Lyrics] [|Surf Jam Lyrics] [|Let's Go Trippin' Lyrics] [|Finders Keepers Lyrics]

From the Album **Surfin' Safari** (1962)

[|Surfin' Safari Lyrics] [|County Fair Lyrics] [|Ten Little Indians Lyrics] [|Chug-A-Lug Lyrics] [|Little Girl (You're My Miss America) Lyrics] [|409 Lyrics] [|Surfin' Lyrics] [|Heads You Win, Tails I Lose Lyrics] [|Summertime Blues Lyrics] [|Cockoo Clock Lyrics] [|Moon Dawg Lyrics] [|The Shift Lyrics]

__Sources__ http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/the-beach-boys http://www.danaddington.com/denny/timeline.html