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    Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue

    In 1977, Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue became the first solo LP to be released by a member of the legendary Beach Boys. It still stands as one of the great cult-classic albums of the 1970's and a crucial puzzle-piece in the Wilson family's long musical history. Voices of family, friends and colleagues help complete the picture of a complex artist.

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    Nov 27, 2008 • 1 min read

    In 1977, Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue became the first solo LP to be released by a member of the legendary Beach Boys. More than three decades after its release, it stands as one of the great cult-classic albums of the 1970's and a crucial puzzle-piece in the Wilson family's long musical history. Voices of family, friends and colleagues help complete the picture of a complex artist. Produced by Joyride Media


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