Brian Wilson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/brian-wilson

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Brian Wilson born?June 20, 1942
2. Where was Brian Wilson born?Los Angeles, California
3. What is Brian Wilson known for?Co-founding and leading the creative output of The Beach Boys
4. What is the key albums?Pet Sounds (1966), Smile (completed 2004), Brian Wilson (1988)
5. Who is Brian Wilson?Brian Wilson is a famous musician who helped create the popular band The Beach Boys. He was born in 1942 in Los Angeles, California. He wrote songs, sang, played instruments, and produced music for the group.
6. What band did he help start?The Beach Boys were a rock band that became famous for songs about surfing and sunshine. Brian Wilson was one of the founders and the main creative leader of the band.

Auteur: A director or creator whose work shows a consistent, individual style and influence.
Orchestration: The art of arranging music for an orchestra or other ensemble.
Psychedelia: A musical style characterized by experimental sounds and often inspired by psychedelic drugs.