Thank you Jordan for doing this vlog on him. Dennis was a friend of mine during the last 4 years of his life. I appreciate the sympathetic tone of your vlog and especially your accuracy. Few people know about You Are So Beautiful. While it was alchohol and cocaine that were his downfall it was always his love for and talent for music that really defined him. I have great memories of Dennis staying at my house in San Clemente and coming into nightclubs I was performing at in 1979, 1980 and sitting in and wowing the crowds each time. That's how I prefer to remember Dennis, those nights he was just being musical. I watched him decline to an unthinkable level and it frightened me. I was unable to handle him or even be of much help. He was that deep into his demons. Thank you again Jordan for your stellar report on Dennis. Probably the best one yet. Keep up the good work.

In 1977 I went to a Album signing for Pacific Ocean Blue and met Dennis. Very cool guy and respectful with each and every fan. Had my picture taken with him and hung out for about an hour with him. I expressed my gratitude to him about the excellence of POB. I told him that I started drumming because of him. He said that he was honored that someone was inspired by his music to start drumming. Great guy, talented musician who unfortunately couldn't find a way to fight the demons of his life. Last time I was in Santa Monica went Chez Jay's and sat in Dennis chair and had a couple of drinks and we did a toast to Dennis. Excellent Vlog. One note , Dennis was diving into the slip where the "Harmony" used to be docked and was retrieving personal items that he had thrown overboard years before. Peace to you Dennis and the joy of your music has brought to so many thru the years. Thank You Dennis . You are missed.

I always thought Dennis died of shallow water black-out. Hyper-ventilating before a dive or continuous dives while holding your breath for long intervals can cause you to literally faint underwater. He had made several dives to the bottom to receive his ex wife's possessions he had put down there from before, and was drinking heavily that day. Unless someone is there to spot you, blacking out under water is always going to be a death sentence. He likely wouldn't have experience anything which would have explained his peaceful position at the bottom. This can happen to anyone, even well seasoned, healthy, and elite divers and swimmers. Never hyperventilate before holding your breath. If you can help it, never hold your breath too long, and always have a spotter if you're doing this sort of activity. Don't play underwater breath holding games in the pool or beach (or let your kids), because it can be hard to notice someone having problems and they will drop like a stone to the bottom like Dennis did. Like I said, if you pass out underwater, and no one is there to help, you will drown. Be safe everyone.

I had a friend, now passed on, who LOVED the Beach Boys. I went to numerous concerts with Gail. Gail was a very big girl who would stand in the aisle dancing and screaming out different BB names and swearing her love for them. It was quite the show. I never particularly cared for them, but Gail was afraid to go alone. Now, I am glad I went with her and have the memories that I have of her. I always found the whole Chaz Manson (& fam) thing too creepy. Thanks for listening and sharing my memories of Gail.

I didn’t know much at all about Dennis until now. This vlog was jam packed of interesting info! A lot of work went into this and I appreciate it. What a story to tell!

The last time I saw Dennis he was at Wally Heider's studio in Hollywood with Carl and Brian. They were working on the Pet Sounds stuff. Since I knew him, Dennis saw me and walked over and said "Hey, man, what are you doing?" I told him I was seeing my lawyer that day and asked Dennis how he was doing. He said, "Man, I'm just glad to be alive!" The boys called him then and said they had to leave. I never saw him alive again. Since his death, that day and what he said has haunted me. RIP Denny.

Thank you, Jordan, for giving proper respect to Dennis Wilson (1944-1983). He was the under appreciated member of The Beach Boys. I’m so pleased you are familiar with Dennis’s solo musical efforts. Many Thanks for taking the time to pass on this important information to newer and younger fans. Cheers!

That broke my heart when you mentioned the fan admiring his "Pacific Ocean Blue" album and he teared up...I'm sure he was proud of that work. But thought nobody heard it. One of the saddest declines of a musician.😣

I knew Dennis 1977 -1983. 1977 his boat was pristine and beautiful. He was driving a Rolls Royce convertable and doingvery well. I stayed on The Harmony and The Emerald. This IS accurate. The boat slip you got it!! Is the Emerald still on the Starboard side? I last saw him there with Bill Oster. God Bless you Dennis. Legend!!

What a sad end to one of the beach boys. They were a group in my time. I remember singing & dancing to their fabulous music. Greatest memories of my teen years.

Thank you for respecting a magical artist no matter what his human faults may have been. Thanks for showing his human side.

I found this channel from curiosity about the Tate anniversary last summer. So grateful to travel along with Jordan!

When you were at Nick's Liquor, you were standing right next to Hinano Cafe, another of Wilson's haunts. Inside there are surfboards on the walls. Next to the pool tables is one that's marked with, "Dennis Wilson says fuck you!"

Thanks for giving Dennis and Ocean Pacific Blue some well deserved praise! I Had a friend who had a boat slip there and spent a few fun summers just hanging out there. Also went to college in MDR.

I met a Dennis decades ago at the Peaches Record store in Dearborn Mi. It was a stop on his promotional tour regarding his P.O.B. album. Me and a friend drove there just to see him and maybe shake his hand. I got to shake hands with him and he stood there patiently while my buddy took a great photo of us which I still have. Afterwards we hung around the store and watched everything. Everyone got to exchange a few words, take a picture, shake hands or whatever and you didn’t have to buy anything. A real decent guy.

My favorite Beach Boy! Pacific Ocean Blue has to be the most criminally underrated albums in all of rock n roll history. So much raw emotion from Dennis. Fortunately, this last decade has been good to Dennis and POB is getting its due respect. A life gone much too early.

I would say that when Dennis hit his head he suffered significant head trama, and that would explain his being in the fetal position when he was found. I grew up in the sixties listening to Beach Boys music, and haven't been without a copy of "Endless Summer" for about 45 years. Great vlog today.

I met Dennis at a concert in Pittsburgh and I spoke and ate lunch with him I remember telling him that I loved Pacific ocean blue have you looked at me almost in shock that someone had heard it , he said to me if you like that wait till you hear my new album. It was the album bamboo they did release it a few years ago with Pacific Ocean Blue and I have it

Wow,.......what an unexpected surprise,.. and informative video. I was never a huge Beach Boys fan(really only followed them from 1964 thru 1971) however,...I was always drawn to the Dennis Wilson story. I have watched other documentaries about him and enjoy the expanded cd Pacific Ocean Blue,... in fact I think I will listen to it today (Memorial Day).

Thank you Jordan, for doing this piece on this beloved & much-missed musician, Dennis Wilson. Been a big fan of his for years. I can still remember hearing the news back in 1983 & getting the issue of People magazine on him a week later. He was a real ladies man. Very generous to those less fortunate, he loved to help people that were hurting, ill, homeless. His kids adored him, he loved his children so much.

My brother met the Beach Boys at the Ionia fair in the 70s. He wore his beach shirt and Mike said he really love it.

I was across from the Marina when it happened, at a pizza hut. Love the Beach Boys and Dennis, it was a real shock at the time. Very sad.

As a professional tour/historic guide on the Central Coast I REALLY appreciate your style and detail you put into your research.. Ive been doing this wayyyy before "Google" existed.. Thanks for including Marks as he still plays with them.. I too have been to the landmark, what a great blue collar hood to grow up in. Too bad their father was a monster as mine was..

I'll always love those guys. I grew up a California beach baby in the 60's and 70's. Only 30 mins from the beaches, those were wonderful years , and a beautiful state to grow up in. I'm a transplant now in another state, but I'll always be a Cali girl, and I think Beach Boy music wove itself into my DNA! I remember the day Dennis died. Devastating news for this surfer girl. I still have Dennis's album you displayed. When it came out I snapped it right up. He sang his soul into that album, you could feel it. I don't think I'd ever part with it, even after all these years. 🏄🏻‍♀️

RIP Dennis Wilson ❤️ Loved this Jordan!

Why don't we ever hear more about the mother? We hear about the abusive father but never anything about the mother.

Great job Jordan! I knew Dennis very well! I will always miss him and will never forget him. Ahh, so many memories! Rest In Peace Den.

I grew up listening to The Beach Boys. They were one of my favorite groups and I remember when he died like it was yesterday. You did a great job, as always, showing all of these historic sites 👍

I grew up listening to the Beach Boys!.. I never heard anyone say they did not like them!.. Great Vlog, as usual !!.. Thank You!!!

It's my understanding that Dennis's boat, the Harmony, was gone from that location, having been sold, and that Dennis was skin diving in it's old slip location looking for some old items from the Harmony.

If you were in The Beach Boys with Mike Love, you’d want to fight him too! Lol. Thanks again for bringing us a cool vlog!!

Jordan, That was wonderful. You really explain things so thoughtfully. I was so sad to find out about their Father Murry. I'm sure that influenced Dennis, those wounds can run deep I'm sure. It's such a shame. I love the way you go to sites of the person your vlogging. It makes it come alive. Thank you yet again.

I didn’t know anything about Dennis until now. Thank you Jordan for showing us these places associated with his life.

This is a fantastic story, Jordan!! Beautifully told. I grew up listening to their music but never truly appreciated them until now. Thank you for this poignant tour of Dennis’s life. ♥️🎶

It is sad that so many of the "greats" die in tragic and sad circumstances. Its just a shame they couldn't have found some sort of good feelings from their works and that could have smoothed their restless spirits.

So well done, Jordan! It would be interesting to know if his boat still exists. Thank you for keeping his memory alive!

You are right! Pacific Ocean Blue is such a great album. Hard to believe it’s one of those that was just went unnoticed. Thank you for mentioning it!

Dennis Wilson WAS the real beach boy. One of the most fascinating stories of rock n roll. I've seen the 10 part documentaries on Dennis. Sad ending bad boy musician. I never knew he was allowed a true burial at sea with some sort of special permission not given to many.

We used to play the Sunset Saloon, a few steps toward the beach from Nicks and saw Dennis Wilson frequently. R.I.P.

Thanks for the piece on Dennis Wilson. I saw them in Ottawa Canada back in the 70's. They are such a great band. Always one of my favourites.

I remember hearing the news of Dennis's passing, so sad, I was really bummed to hear that he left us to soon. R.I.P. Dennis Wilson, you'll are surely missed.

Thank you Jordan! Loved the Beach Boys when I was growing up and this was so interesting! Thank you for telling Dennis's story in such a way that it is a tribute to his life.

Wrong. Brian’s mother, Audree, told Brian to add Carl to his band, because she knew he looked up to Brian, and had the musical ability. Dennis joined because they needed a drummer, and he was all they had. He was also their thematic idea man in the band’s early years.

Excellent work Jordan. I remember when Dennis died, and thought how strange it was that he was diving in the marina like that. Those waters aren't the cleanest with all of the oil and fuel floating about. Good job. Cheers.

You’d think The Beach Boys but especially Brian and Carl would have done some sort of tribute for Dennis.

Wow, you researched this vlog really well, Jordan! I grew up loving the Beach Boys music but didn't know much about their tumultuous life. I remember the day Dennis died. Such a sad ending for a bright, talented, handsome guy. Thanks for sharing his tragic story.

That was a very sad story. As someone who had a very regrettable and father and now a brother who is also very troubled and lost - it's too close to home. Teena Marie was an amazing musician and also responsible for a landmark legal case against her music company that musicians today still benefit from. Would love to see a piece on her. Lastly, the Wilson's house is basically walking distance from Elon Musk's Space-X HQ.

Pacific Ocean Blue is a vastly underated album from 1977 by Dennis. Eugene Landy was a fraud. The 2 part ABC TV movie about The Beach Boys is surprisingly good.

Only a hotrod guy would understand how Dennis built the ‘32 Tudor sedan. Bought a big block corvette and trashed everything but the engine and trans and rear end. One of the better known shops made everything work in the deuce sedan they bought for the purpose of building a hotrod. The sedan bounced around for decades after Dennis death until it landed in the hands of Steve Greivy who was at the time the Chef, driver for the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Steve really didn’t know the car’s history which only became apparent after the car landed in my garage. It took me years to chase down its history which I did just out of curiousity. Hotrods, especially old ones, have a past of their own that is fascinating if you take the time to do the research. Although it’s face has changed the vin numbers are still the same as is the license plate. All we know is the production company paid the tab for the build and it was supposedly in the estate inventory when Dennis drowned. Ironically I met all The Beach Boys at smooth dancers hall in Fresno about six months before the band really took off about ‘61-62. I had no idea, no inclination that the sedan would end up in my ownership.

One of the most powerful stories I’ve ever heard. Thank you Jordan and thanks again for the sunglasses!

This just popped up on my feed while "Good Vibrations" was playing on my phone. THANK YOU for remembering Dennis Wilson. (I discovered your work through a Brian Wilson vlog that you did a while back.) I HAVE to get to that Wilson House Monument - Thank you for going there. You always do great stuff, no matter the location or topic -- Debbie from NJ

I graduated from High school in 1963. Their music was so upbeat ,it put an instant smile on your face. Loved them then and now. While it is such a sad story, it is part of the story of a legendary group, that brought happiness to so many people. RIP Dennis.🏄‍♂️🌹

The Beach Boys first performed Pet Sounds live at my dad's high-school. They had a surprise show in the auditorium and to their suprise... it was the best American band and arguably one of the best bands of all time.

Loved this Jordan- my parents lived in Santa Monica after wwII. Loved seeing the streets they would have walked.. Dennis' story was so sad..

Jordan, this brings back memories. In 1983 I just graduated from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Explorer Academy. I was based at the Lennox station which had the patrol area over Marina del Rey. I was out of state when the news broke that Dennis drowned. They showed video of one of our deputies helping the corner move his body on a gurney. I knew that deputy, but never got the opportunity later to ask him on the details of the scene, but you helped answer my inquiry. 👍🏻 So sad, and I’m wondering if the family trauma of dealing with Murray affected Dennis in the long term. Was he still battling his father in his head in the adult years maybe? Maybe where Brian was introverted and retreated inwardly, Dennis being extroverted, perhaps dealt with Murray’s actions in another way? Only Brian would probably know. I remember in 1980, he was playing drums at a Beach Boys concert on TV. I think it was a live show. I can’t remember where it was but I remember seeing Dennis become very angry at someone in the crowd between songs, and he was pointing his finger and yelling. At that point I realized that Dennis was not someone you would mess with. He sure did not hold his speech it seems.

Very strange, I visited marina del ray for the same reason about a month ago to see where he had passed away. I drive in, and parked not knowing at all where it happened but just assumed it was the general area. I swear I parked right there got out of my car walked down to the right and looked right there at that dock. I then walked back to my car and drove off and went around to a more public parking lot. That was exactly where I first went, Dennis your spirit lives on...

Jah!!! Sweet baby. Dennis Wilson was really a great musician. Didnt you do a vlog on him before? Crazy that he would get involved with Charles Manson. That could never end well. Such a sad ending. Thank you for sharing Jordan. Much love to you and Jah❤❤❤🦁

Thank you so much for this. Pacific Ocean Blue is a deep ,sad wonderful recording. Also a hats off to Taylor Hawkins who finished the vocals on Holy Man which Dennis never did. But you can hear Dennis in his voice.

I really appreciate this & your view & love for Dennis Wilson, plus the fact that you really like his music as well as The Beach Boys. I never knew too much about his death back then, up to this year, surprisingly…or who each member was that closely except Brian when I was a young person - around 1980 to around 85 or 86, but always loved hearing them on the radio. They came to a city close to mine around 1985 ish I believe - I would’ve been 15, & they played a concert at the Lake. It was GOOD! I remember my step dad saying that Brian Wilson wasnt with them & that the little brother Dennis had died- the drummer -= he was sad about that & wished both brothers were there for us to see. He didn’t much like Mike Love. 😏. They of course played all of their songs & had a great crowd! People loved it. Takes dedication to keep that going! Further looking into Dennis Wilson - I’m hooked & love his stuff - plus he’s such a beautiful man. Lol. Really liked hearing him sing Forever, and You are so Beautiful on a live clip from another video - OMG it was really good, Had NO IDEA! but it’s because of THIS video. So thanks for introducing Dennis Wilson to me, for the first time. Shocking right? Beach Boys Will always live. Such an iconic band wow. I’ve come to learn the major genius that Brian was. Truly wish Dennis could’ve went on longer with his big brother. 😢 they seemed close. RIP BRIAN, CARL, & DENNIS “Near the Sea, We forget to Count the Days.” ❤️

TY for doing such a great job Jordan!! I knew Dennis died by drowning but never knew the story of exactly how. Wow!! I learned SO much. What a tragedy. I was just a toddler when they were famous..2 or 3 maybe, but their music has been around forever. I think being a famous person is much harder than the rest of us all think. 😇🌴♥️🌹🌞

Thank you for that Jordan , I was born in Hawthorne and went to Hawthorne high in the 70's lived in Redondo beach in the 80's , excellent job as always .

The amount of effort you put in to make this video and with the rest of your channel= Outstanding man. You are a gift to KZfaq and the viewers. Thank you for this boss

Myers' rum - he used to cut that with orange juice. That was my drink for a while, lol. Awesome video man, I'm a huge DW/Beach Boys fan. The Jon Stebbins book The Real Beach Boy really brought me closer to Dennis - POB is such a deeply personal album, it's hard to listen to at times. Dennis always told people that if they wanted to get to know him better, to just listen to the album.

Thank you so much for sharing about Dennis.. What makes me so sad that he’s so underrated and he is known for so much more!! he was an extremely talented musician along with being a drummer and songwriter.. I’m only 35 and I know he was before my time but I have so much respect for him along with Carl Wilson too..

Don't forget Dennis's 1970 acting role in the cult classic Two Lane Blacktop. He did a decent job.

I imagine he was in a fetal position because he was knocked out. Can't believe they waited 15 minutes for him to come up before looking. If that is even right.

Just ordered the Pacific Ocean Blue CD

I will always have a crush on Dennis Wilson. I grew up listening to The Beach Boys. Rest In Peace Dennis.

Excellent vlog Jordan. Loving your channel!!!

Thanks for all the rearch that you do. Love your channel! Especially the topics! Lots of slightly less heard of stories

Dennis use to dock his boat there when he had it and when him and his old lady would fight stuff would get tossed overboard so the day he was drinking with friends that had a boat there and he started diving down to see if he could retrive his stuff that was tossed over when he had his boat there

Thank you so much for doing another Beach Boys video! I grew up loving their music,as you can tell by by KZfaq name have always been a huge fan. Such a sad story.

Excellent vlog! I didn't know all of the history with Fleetwood Mac! Thank you!

Wonderful vlog Jordan love Dennis Wilson. Lots I never new about.

Life just is not easy for people and then I think drinking heavily just keeps a person messed up mentally and physically and unfortunately Dennis liked it because it helped him not look at himself and the pain he felt. Sad story and happens to millions of people. When you know better you do better remember that

I remember Dennis singing the Wanderer. Definitely of all the beach era music, the beach boys were by far and away the most popular and best of the beach sounds. Had the most songs and #1 hits during the 60s.

Very good vlog, Jordan, and you're always so good at story telling. This is one that had such a sad ending, but you were so respectful (as always) and showed us just how it was as if we'd been there. Thanks again for your talent and empathy on all of your subjects.

I loved the group back in the 60s. This was so sad to hear. 😢

It was sad just hearing Dennis say that his brothers didn't even listen to his record when it came out.

Thank you for sharing Jordan & Jah. I loved the Beach Boys and Dennis was my favorite

The beach boys made everyone happy. My friends and I discovered them in 1977. I bought the album with all their hit songs. I shared it with my best friend, as we grew up poor. Love all the beach boys!!!!

Thanks again! A great vlog..always filled with so much information. I could listen to you all day..which sometimes happens..lol🙂

What a touching tribute to Dennis Wilson, and very informative as well. I had no idea that he died that way. Thanks for the story Jordan.

Always so sad to hear the Dennis Wilson story. What a handsome, talented man. It's also sad to think that maybe his life might've been different had he not had such an abusive father. I'll be looking up that album and listening to it today and want to say "thank you" for the time and care you put into each of your vlogs. You are clearly a kind and sensitive person. PS-Jah was looking particularly cute and spry with that happy little tail! ❤️

Another great vlog Jordan. Hi To Jah. Hope you are doing well. And keep the vlogs coming, I love them.

Love your work, Jordan! Every day I look forward to your vlogs, especially in these crazy days,

Thank you Jordan, have a great day!

You don’t miss a beat! This vlog was wonderful, it hit my heart ❤️

I used to love listening to the Beach Boys when I was a little kid in the early 70s. The music always made me want to live in California! (Although I never have) I didn’t know much about the life of the Beach boys and I learned a lot about them from your vlog!! Thanks!!

Thanks Jordan...Pacific Ocean Blue was purchased by me when it came out...I love it.

TOTALLY ENJOYED THIS!!!!! I had a CRUSH ON HIM♥️😘😍🥰so very sad what happened to him,,, I pray he knew and felt LOVE IN HIS LIFE💝

What's really sad is that he didn't think he was good enough and that people didn't care enough to listen to his music. I know we'll never know why. I guess it might have been a little of the drinking, the drugs, could be a little mental illness/depression. We could keep telling someone how much we love them, what we think of them and how good they are and sometimes that's just not enough.😢

Jordan this was really a great vlog! You covered Dennis Wilson so well. Thank you

Pacific Ocean Blue great album . Jordan I’m gonna talk about your vlog on Coffee Talk Live with ADIKA. You just inspired me ,I loved it.

Always impressed with your depth of knowledge and your compassionate way of sharing the story.

Enjoy your vids, I just found the ocean pacific blue cd and had to order it! Thanks for what you do!

I don't really put faith in curses, but it appears that everyone who crossed paths with Manson ended up pretty damn miserable and had a tragic end in one way or another.

Awesome job on this video!

Great video, Jordan, really enjoyed it and learned quite a bit---very cool. Btw, when I was a kid my uncle worked for CBS and he would give me different records but they were rarely of acts my 12-14 year old self had an interest in. Once of the records I vividly remember when was an autographed copy of Pacific Ocean Blue. And I do also remember my uncle saying that Dennis showed up at some CBS function completely hammered which my uncle found hilarious, lol. Again, great job and really enjoyed the video.

Yep, my dad loved their tunes, so I grew up listening to their new releases in the early, mid sixties.