Dennis Wilson

Dennis Wilson
The only member of the Beach Boys who actually knew how to surf was found drowned underneath his sailboat on December 23rd, 1983 at the age of 39. Dennis Wilson was the standard definition of the California surfer, the one who got all the girls. His life was a trail of broken marriages, substance abuse, alcoholism and erratic behavior. At one point he was kicked out of the band because of drug and alcohol problems. Dennis Wilson was buried at sea.DEATHROCK UPDATE: it was actually a friends sailboat. Wilson was basically penniless and homeless at the time. His death is considered by many as a suicide.Thanks again Dave.