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Jul 12, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: July 12, 1988 – Brian Wilson Releases His Debut Solo Album.

On this day July 12, 1988, Brian Wilson released his self-titled debut solo album Brian Wilson, marking his long awaited return to the spotlight after years away from full time music making. As the creative force behind much of the Beach Boys’ most innovative work, Wilson’s solo debut arrived with high expectations and emotional weight. It was his first full collection of original material since the early 1970s...

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