Net worth of Beach Boys brothers Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson disclosed

Carl Wilson, a founding member and lead guitarist of the Beach Boys, had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of his death in 1998, which would be about $20 million today after inflation. He died of lung cancer on February 6, 1998 at age 51.

Dennis Wilson, the band's drummer and a songwriter, was reported to have a net worth of only $10,000 when he died in 1983, although his wealth peaked at roughly $2 million in the late 1960s – also about $20 million in today’s dollars. In his final years he faced severe financial problems, living on a boat in Marina Del Rey and selling personal items to cover expenses. He released the solo album *Pacific Ocean Blue* and appeared in the film *Two‑Lane Blacktop* before his death.

Both brothers were integral to the Beach Boys' success, which has sold over 100 million records worldwide.