Brian Wilson, the magically creative force behind the Beach Boys, grew up in Hawthorne, California, where his unique musical talent blossomed early despite a turbulent home life.
His misguided father, Murry Wilson, a frustrated songwriter and controlling adversary, managed the band which also included his two other sons (guitarist Carl, and drummer Dennis) in its early years but clashed with Brian, often using physical and emotional abuse as tools of intimidation.
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