After leaving the Beach Boys in the 1970s, Brian Wilson struggled with mental health issues and addiction, but he still worked on various music projects.
In the 1980s, Wilson released his first solo album, "Brian Wilson", and collaborated with other artists, such as Andy Paley and Van Dyke Parks.
He also worked on several unreleased projects, including the infamous "Smile" album, which was eventually completed and released in 2004.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Wilson continued to release solo material, including the albums "Imagination" and "Gettin' In Over My Head".
He also reunited with the Beach Boys for a few one-off performances and recordings, and has since toured and recorded with his own band, performing Beach Boys classics and solo material.
Brian Wilson's post-Beach Boys work has been marked by periods of creativity and experimentation, as well as struggles with his personal demons.
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Brian Wilson wrote or co-wrote many of the Beach Boys' number 1 hits, including:
"I Get Around" (1964)
"Help Me, Rhonda" (1965)
"Good Vibrations" (1966)
"Caroline, No" was not a number 1 hit but "God Only Knows" was not either, however "Good Vibrations" was
"Kokomo" was a number 1 hit but it was written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mike Love, and Terry Melcher.
However, the majority of the Beach Boys' number 1 hits were written by Brian Wilson, often in collaboration with other band members or lyricists like Mike Love or Tony Asher.
Brian Wilson's innovative and influential songwriting style played a huge role in the Beach Boys' success and enduring popularity.
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Yes, the Beach Boys had one number 1 song after Brian Wilson's involvement with the band decreased:
"Kokomo" (1988)
"Kokomo" was written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mike Love, and Terry Melcher, and was featured on the soundtrack of the film "Cocktail".
It was a commercial success and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the Beach Boys' first number 1 hit in over 20 years.
However, it's worth noting that Brian Wilson did not contribute to the writing or recording of "Kokomo", and the song's style and sound are quite different from the Beach Boys' classic hits of the 1960s.
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The Beach Boys formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California.
The original members left the band at various times:
These changes had a significant impact on the band's sound and direction over the years.
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What did Brian Wilson for work after he left the Beach Boys in the 1970s?
After leaving the Beach Boys in the 1970s, Brian Wilson struggled with mental health issues and addiction, but he still worked on various music projects.
In the 1980s, Wilson released his first solo album, "Brian Wilson", and collaborated with other artists, such as Andy Paley and Van Dyke Parks.
He also worked on several unreleased projects, including the infamous "Smile" album, which was eventually completed and released in 2004.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Wilson continued to release solo material, including the albums "Imagination" and "Gettin' In Over My Head".
He also reunited with the Beach Boys for a few one-off performances and recordings, and has since toured and recorded with his own band, performing Beach Boys classics and solo material.
Brian Wilson's post-Beach Boys work has been marked by periods of creativity and experimentation, as well as struggles with his personal demons.
You can submit more questions about Brian Wilson or the Beach Boys, or share your thoughts on their music and legacy.
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Of the number 1 hits the Beach Boys had, which were written by Brian Wilson?
Brian Wilson wrote or co-wrote many of the Beach Boys' number 1 hits, including:
However, the majority of the Beach Boys' number 1 hits were written by Brian Wilson, often in collaboration with other band members or lyricists like Mike Love or Tony Asher.
Brian Wilson's innovative and influential songwriting style played a huge role in the Beach Boys' success and enduring popularity.
You can submit more questions about the Beach Boys or Brian Wilson's songwriting, or share your favorite Beach Boys songs and memories.
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Did the Beach Boys have any number 1 songs after Brian Wilson left the group and stopped collaborating with them?
Yes, the Beach Boys had one number 1 song after Brian Wilson's involvement with the band decreased:
"Kokomo" was written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mike Love, and Terry Melcher, and was featured on the soundtrack of the film "Cocktail".
It was a commercial success and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the Beach Boys' first number 1 hit in over 20 years.
However, it's worth noting that Brian Wilson did not contribute to the writing or recording of "Kokomo", and the song's style and sound are quite different from the Beach Boys' classic hits of the 1960s.
You can submit more questions about the Beach Boys or their music, or share your thoughts on their later work and legacy.
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