Wilson Phillips

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/wilson-phillips

1. What is the formation year?
2. What is the debut album sales?
3. Who are the members of Wilson Phillips and who are their famous parents?
4. When did Wilson Phillips first become popular and what was their first album?

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. What is the formation year?1989
2. What is the debut album sales?Over 10 million copies worldwide
3. Who are the members of Wilson Phillips and who are their famous parents?Wilson Phillips is a trio made of Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson, and Chynna Phillips. Carnie and Wendy are daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, and Chynna is the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas.
4. When did Wilson Phillips first become popular and what was their first album?They first became popular in 1989 and released their debut album "Wilson Phillips" in 1990.

Pop Royalty: Individuals who come from families with a significant and influential history in the music industry.
Vocal Harmonies: The art of singing multiple melodic lines simultaneously to create a rich, blended vocal texture.
Billboard Hot 100: The definitive weekly chart of the most popular songs in the United States, compiled by Billboard magazine.
Debut Album: The first official album released by a musical artist or group, often serving as their introduction to the public.