Murry Wilson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/murry-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 Murry Wilson born?July 2, 1917
2. Where was Murry Wilson born?Los Angeles, California
3. What is the career?Songwriter, talent manager, record producer, music publisher, and businessman
4. What is the death?June 4, 1973, at age 55, from a heart attack
5. Who was Murry Wilson?Murry Wilson was the father of the Beach Boys. He worked as their manager, producer, and songwriter.
6. What did Murry Wilson do before the Beach Boys?Before the Beach Boys, he ran a machining company called A.B.L.E. and wrote more than 50 songs.

Music Publishing Rights: The legal ownership and control over the use and distribution of musical compositions, including the right to collect royalties.
Sound-Alike Group: A musical act formed to imitate the style and sound of a more popular, successful group.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A mindset characterized by innovation, risk-taking, and the ability to identify and pursue business opportunities.