The Beach Boy With A Shocking Dark Side

[@Lady_Lisa2U]

You've got some of this wrong. Dennis did not walk into the ocean and drown, It's very well known that he was diving off his yacht (which was for sale), retrieving things when he drowned. He also got kicked out of the Beach Boys in the spring of 1983--I know, as I was there and personally witnessed his drunken tantrum onstage that day, which got him fired. He drowned six months later.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

I can't believe they messed up on that fact. It was reported everywhere Dennis dove in to retrieve the items and drowned. There is no excuse for that error.

[@marietteestabrook4098]

@@ValleyoftheRogueMan, I thought he went surfing and never came back.

[@JaxonsDd007]

I saw him at the midnight special around that time and yes was wasted fell into his drumset..etc I use to have his towel and drumstick from then.Someone stole them from my home.

[@TheRagekage5000]

I just asked my dad how Dennis died and he said he didn't walk into the ocean he dove into the water near the yacht they had hit his head and was found in the fetal position underneath the yacht

[@cathywhite9415]

​@@TheRagekage5000 Your dad is exactly right with those details.

[@tommynikon2283]

I was a rock/music photographer in the 70’s; at a BB show in Eugene, OR….Dennis had to “save” his brother Brian on stage: Brian literally froze up…almost catatonic, couldn’t play. Dennis got off his drum kit, put his arms around his brother, grabbed the microphone, and started singing…. “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother”. Everyone was in stunned silence…at the Humanity, and the disintegration of Brian; this was just the beginning…for DECADES, before he got it together again.

[@Slinkygal]

Oh my, that is so heart warming about Dennis singing He ain't heavy, he's my brother with his arm around Brian. I love that song. I love Dennis as well as his brothers too. I wonder if there is a recording or video of this moment? This video doesn't' show Dennis' good qualities enough & instead twists a lot of facts to try to make Dennis look bad.

[@arielbonzai462]

@@tommynikon2283 that sounds like Dennis He was a dumb angel

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

Thank you James for sharing this story with us! ✌🏼😊

[@allisonmarlow184]

This was so enjoyable and so well put together! A lot of work went into this. I loved it!

[@aisforapple2494]

There were 6 victims at 10050 Cielo Drive. Sharon Tate, her unborn child, Jay Sebring (famous hairstylist), Wojciech Frykowski (friend of Tate's husband, film director, Roman Polanski) Abigail Folger (heiress to the coffee fortune) and Steven Parent (who was visiting groundskeeper, William Garretson. Garretson was not harmed but arrested the following morning as the prime suspect).

[@edwardcatton1047]

if only Roman was home alone that night?, would of saved that 13 year old girl?, up there on Mulholland drive, from SA.

[@aisforapple2494]

@edwardcatton1047 Probably so. And Roman wouldn't have had to go to Europe to escape extradition. Still one of my favorite 'Family Guy' scenes.... Stewie had the neighborhood bully bound and gagged in the basement, and Lois asked, "What are you doing?!", Stewie replied, "We're playing house". Lois asked, "Then why is he tied up?!" and Stewie replied, "It's Roman Polanski's house."

[@chrisfreeman9960]

​@@edwardcatton1047Just to let you know a piece of history. You're saying that if Polanski had been home that night, he would have been murdered, along with all the others, which would have "saved" the 13 year old girl. Her name is Samantha Geimer, and she authorized a book about herself, "The Girl", wherein she makes it very clear that the media circus surrounding Polanski 's affair with her, and the resulting invasion of her privacy, as well as the family she eventually started, cost her far more aggravation and upset than anything relating to Polanski 's time with her. Charles Manson and his cult followers who murdered nine months pregnant Sharon Tate, and her baby (and Polanski 's child), is a story familiar to many people. But did you know that, decades earlier, Polanski and his Jewish family were living in Poland, and were imprisoned in a ghetto after Nazi Germany invaded the country? His mother was arrested and perished in Auschwitz, when she was six months pregnant. So there are two children relating to Polanski, that he never knew. Did you know about this other earlier example relating to Polanski? Likely not. Most people don't know it. I just thought I'd mention it...

[@DavidTucker-e2j]

I lived across the street from one of the LAPD officers who was at the house on Cielo Drive. He had nightmares about seeing the bodies for years after.

[@chrisfreeman9960]

I always felt sorry for those policemen, whoever they were, who responded to the call on Cielo Dr. that morning. They thought it was just a routine call, and then discovered the horrible nightmare. I hope they were able to deal with it adequately over the years. I also felt sorry for William Garretson, who was asleep and had no idea what had transpired the night before. From what I understand, he was awakened by the police, and then shown all the bodies, including his friend, 0:02 considered the main suspect, and then arrested. What a nightmare. I don't know how soon afterwards he was released, and not considered a suspect. I hope he was able to come to terms with such a shock, and get help in recovery from it.

[@starlightperkins330]

Wait, Manson did know that Melcher didnt live there anymore. He actually stopped by the house and knocked on the door one day looking for Melcher. The person opening the door (not Tate) informed him that Melcher no longer lived there. Some have stated that Manson saw Tate.

[@wiffley]

Yeah, the Manson followers knew who was living in the house. Some say Tex had attended parties there, and there was a drug deal gone bad with Abigail Folger's Polish boyfriend, who was a big-time dealer to the stars type.

[@imtheitchyouneedtoscratch]

Dennis Wilson, Terry Melcher and Gregg Jacobson were known as The Golden Penetrators 🤦‍♂️😳🫣😂

[@tricivenola8164]

I remember Barbara WIlson and those two little boys. A gorgeous woman who was getting her life on track when I knew her, which was after the divorce. Dennis leaping off his yacht to get things only to drown... I remember that story too. Manson's talent for songwriting was right down there with Hitler's talent for painting. But Dennis was the real deal, and I'm sorry he didn't live through his adventures.

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

Dennis picked up a couple of Charlies girls and once that happened Manson just moved right in

[@Americal-v6r]

Lessons learned! Beware bringing strangers into your life or house. Never do it!!!

[@ahill4642]

😛 Mom making the brothers include Dennis in the band! 😂

[@waukivorycopse2402]

You left out my favourite bit of the story, when Dennis beat Manson's ass after Charlie threatened Denny's kids. Van Dyke Parks said so.

[@TheStormey]

I've been hearing these stories my whole life, there were a couple things in here I didn't know about though I had no idea about Melcher being Doris Day's son just for one, thank you for the video

[@rockyd57]

You learn something new every day and this story is one of them...thanks for the story...

[@arielbonzai462]

You learned little because this video is shit

[@shawnadennis613]

Dennis Wilson completely abandoned his house when the Manson Family took over his house.

[@nancyvillines4552]

Yeah. He got his manager to kick em' out.

[@pikiwiki]

that accent- controlled, low key. easy listening

[@TheFirstManticore]

Manson was already a cult leader when he was living with Dennis Wilson.

[@caledoniawarrior]

Manson was never a cult leader. The whole story was a coverup for all the underage girls Roman Polanski drugged and raped. Like epstein, Polanski is jewish and they always get a sweetheart deal. Roman Polanski was convicted and just flew away. Still wanted for child rape after all these years. And you drank the kool-aid. 😊😅😂

[@The_Digital_Arts_World]

Such a sad, twisted and haunting life 😢

[@MrJansj1958]

😰😰

[@kookadams85]

Dennis Wilson was THE greatest rock legend who's no longer among us. He passed a yr & a ½ before I was born but he inspired me to be a drummer. He was highly underrated. Just as good if not better than Ringo. He also WAS the Sunflower album, he made that l.p the masterpiece that it's. I knew a guy named Craig who hung out w/ Dennis & Ed in his last years. Dennis was a true inspiration. 40 years after his passing - rest in Valhalla brother! 🇺🇲🙏🏻🎼

[@chrisfreeman9960]

Sunflower was, and is, a great album. It's just a shame it didn't sell well. I bought the album, when it came out, and was privileged to see the Beach Boys promoting it at the Whiskey 'a Go Go at the time.

[@npadiscoveryy]

He was actually kicked out of the Beach Boys in the spring of 1983. I remember because I was there and saw his drunken outburst onstage, which ultimately led to his firing. Tragically, he drowned just six months later

[@tammylewis2408]

Similar to what happened with Stones' Brian Jones. He was kicked out of the band, then drowned not long after.

[@ms8596]

Dennis had been kicked out a few times during that early 80s stretch. They would let him back in if he promised to clean up, but he'd go back to his ways, walked out of numerous rehabs, including just before he died. They (through their manager) tried getting him to clean up by promising to pay his debts Dennis even sold his share in the BB corporation) and get the Harmony back. Nothing worked. When you look at his compositions from Sunflower through Bambu, it's was such a loss. Another "what could have been?"

[@PaulFormentos]

@@tammylewis2408 Welp sacrifices are required

[@kevinwindsor9627]

Totally buying it this time laddy, i was just a kid in venice beach during that whole "scene" but remember 1 of my boy scout adult guys was their original drummer. The whole thingwas simply trajic beyond belief from the monster to all the poor souls at cielo to Dennis & his sad end ... didnt know about his burial at sea thank you so much for that 1 of the best things Reagan ever did . As i much prefer to give praise than to be critical WELL DONE "BOYO" WELL DONE INDEED !!! in all sincerity thank you, Kevin James Windsor

[@ElizabethBarringer-d5s]

Thank you for sharing such an in depth.Look at dennis wilson's relationship with charles Mason. I knew about his connection to Terry Nelcher . I knew nothing of him witnessing the man being shot. I wish we had more in depth story of that Victim and, who was he ? Learned quite a bit and enjoyed the video. ❤

[@nellietorres1486]

They were one of my famous favorite singing groups back in the day. I never knew this about The Beach Boys can you please give us information on the other group members of The Beach Boys, Rest in peace Dennis🙏🏻

[@Lkydog8165]

I absolutely love listening to this narrator from Scotland Charles Manson was absolutely insane no matter what he would have done he would still be insane I'm glad that they got away from him

[@mindhack101hostedbyrosewil2]

You answer my question . I love his voice too. Scottish . I thought British.

[@PaulFormentos]

@@mindhack101hostedbyrosewil2 No Manson from US

[@sunnydavidson297]

People make choices, and all choices have consequences in the long or short run.

[@ronalddesiderio7625]

Sounds like the lifestyle of a RockRoll Drummer 🥁 ❤

[@davidduff5123]

My favorite narrator!! Get settled in for a great story

[@KarmicSalt]

as long as you understand quite a bit is not correct

[@Vintageshow-StarLifeStory]

The Beach Boy was a multi-talented artist with a complicated personal life. His dark side was part of who he was, and perhaps should just be seen as part of a life filled with ups and downs. It is important to weigh his talent against his personality.

[@kevinwindsor9627]

My appologies but i forgot somthing (chemo memory loss) i know a gal who was at spahn ranch (i wont divulge her name for her privacies sake) when she told me i said"HOLY S_ _ T YOU WERE ACTUALLY THERE !!!! " & she simply nodded yes. I dont know if she was there before during or after that hideous nightmare but i do know she had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with it ! she was only there in passing needing a place to stay temporarily & did not become one of the monsters subjucated girls nor do i know if she ever even saw or spoke with him - i was to stunned to do anything but listen ... she later on got straightened out & went to universty & may have even got a p.h.d. (again sorry bad memory) & did teach at a major university . So if anything good can be said of that horrific time its that one girl survived & ultimately contributed to the benefit of society... thank you , Kevin James Windsor

[@SkyeSage17]

Manson was trying to tell us about the masons..illuminaughty.... Helter skelter...

[@PaulFormentos]

"Lucy in Sky" reversed "THE Masterminds a MASON"

[@danielreyes6225]

“His association w Manson led to a bloodbath” …except it didn’t , Charlie went on doing his thing irregardless of DW who had withdrawn from his trip.

[@BrooksFleming-r7x]

The people that broke into rick dalton house regretted alot more. Lol

[@waukivorycopse2402]

And you were on a horsey!

[@jonnytlong]

Nah, your name was a lot more dumb than that

[@katiesioux7757]

😂💯

[@MichaelDaley-l6i]

Dennis changed three words,on Manson song,which pissed him off.Dennis told Manson,the cello drive address,Manson went to cello drive,to see melcher,but he wasn’t there,a friend of Sharon’s,answered the door,that’s why he sent the family there,because Melcher,rejected him.Also Dennis,dived of he old yacht,a few times,to retrieve,he’s treasures,he was found,at the bottom,in a position,as if asleep.He never walked into the water.But I loved the video,nice one.

[@TheGypsyWolfUK]

Cielo Drive

[@MichaelDaley-l6i]

@@TheGypsyWolfUK 😊

[@katiesioux7757]

Jay answered the door

[@suzy-sz3ec]

those girls were dogs

[@tammylewis2408]

You should have mentioned that Dennis wrote/composed You Are So Beautiful, which Joe Cocker made into a hit. Like Rita Coolidge and Layla, Dennis never got a penny from it. Also, on the day he died, Dennis dove off the boat, retrieving his personal belongings as the boat was being auctioned off; even the Beach Boy TV miniseries correctly depicted his death. . You also forgot that in recent years, however, Dennis's solo work and contributions to the Beach Boys have been reexamined positively. His Pacific Ocean Blue album is now considered his masterpiece, but it was shoved aside in favor of the BB as an oldies band.

[@ms8596]

What i loved in recent years was, before Jeff Beck died, he and Johnny Depp were covering Dennis' songs on tour.

[@IffyBader]

Wasted his money? Who's to say what a "waste" is?

[@doobiedoo157]

i had heard that Manson had suggested some lines for a song that Dennis recorded and was mad he didn't get credited for it and also it was reported that when Dennis,s body was found he was lay in the fetal position..

[@danielreyes6225]

CM and family knew Terry didn’t live at Cielo Dr , lots of inaccuracies here

[@sugarplum5824]

Best. Narrator. Ever. 😊

[@SuperCreeper666]

Charles Manson: Lead Vocals, acoustic guitar, witchery boogeyman

[@walkertongdee]

Dennis the Menace hit TV show....

[@AdrianLay-c5i]

The Tate/Labianca murders were about drug deals that went wrong and barely had anything to do with Manson.

[@paulforder591]

This mini-documentary has various inaccuracies. Man, do your research first!! 🙄

[@nhmooytis7058]

Inaccurate how?

[@stayfrosty2519]

Meeting girls with horrendously bad baggage - ugh.

[@ABeautfulMess]

RIP

[@Darcey-t4s]

Dennis black sheep womanizer was 🔥 🥵 though 😆 🤣 😂

[@do9138]

Everyone who associated with Manson lived to regret it. The same thing is going to happen with Donnie.

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

And we all knew who the session musician was, that replaced him on the drums

[@robf6105]

The Beach Boys were not known as The Pendletones when they had their first hit "Surfin'" on Candix records. Their name had already been changed to The Beach Boys. Where did you also get the erroneous information that Dennis walked into the ocean? He was diving off his boat to retrieve things that he had thrown off of it when he met his sad demise.

[@BlairAir]

"SUPRISINGLY, it was HE (Dennis) Who suggested they sing about surfing." -after just telling views he was more into surfing than music. So... why was it "surprising"?

[@Darcey-t4s]

Did Charlie drown Dennis Wilson?

[@MrJansj1958]

No,he drowned from a friends boat,28 desember 83.

[@KarmicSalt]

It is not true that manson didn't know tate was there. He had visited the house after melcher left and even met tate.

[@marlene8344]

Beach Boys are one of the most talented groups, the vocal range of Carl Wilson is legendary: I Can Hear Music is one song. They were one of the best live performances (underrated) ever. There’s more to the story than mentioned here; Manson was a CIA MKULTRA plant. Everyone has a dark side.

[@riconui5227]

Manson release from prison in Washington state was more than a little suspicious. He was paroled, in spite of Manson pleading to NOT be released, to San Francisco, specifically the Haight-Ashbury. I guess the government thugs wanted to see how a thoroughgoing sociopath would react to a culture that was despised by the status-quo. He didn't stay long in SF and we know the rest of that ugly story. His release was certainly done with malicious intent and government funds, but he was nothing more than a psycho-patsy.

[@KennyWAMeadon]

Is it true Seasick Steve was a Beachboy?

[@Dessie716]

so I guess it goes to show what I know because what I know is Brian when he and his brothers all three were children when he started learning how to break down parts he taught his brothers how to sing part harmony in the backseat of their dad's carand Dennis he said it took him a little bit longer to get the hang of it so it took him a little bit more time and had to give him a bit more patience when learning so I don't see how that's reluctantly agree but OK I forgot you're the expert

[@mindhack101hostedbyrosewil2]

I love your voice. You sound so British. I would love to know what you look alike.

[@RedStingrayy]

The dude was a complete loon. I read he almost burned down Christie McVee's house while dating her.....sat the pool house afire for no reason whatsoever.....

[@katiesioux7757]

So, if Dennis wasn't such a punk , Sharon and the others wouldn't have been slaughtered WOW, i didn't know that part of the story. I knew sharon was in the house terry used to live in Disgusting

[@katiesioux7757]

Lmfao the money he spent on std medical care alone was gross and crazy

[@danydazed4314]

I’ll say this rather useless thing just to feed the algorithm. Dennis Wilson was a very handsome guy.

[@andrewburt1489]

Lots of disputed and inaccurate information in this video. Should take care and do more research. However there is plenty of biographic information concerned with Dennis and his career so watch that instead.

[@marianparoo1544]

Later.

[@rockyd57]

Much Later 😄

[@stephaniesanderson6190]

​@@rockyd57yesterday, better 😂

[@SamSung-nf6tr]

Beach boy fan. Your info is off a lot.

[@cactaceous]

Bunch of factual errors on this vid.

[@leahsymanski]

In his short life he was married 4 times. He looked like a bum later on.

[@katiesioux7757]

He was way cuter w the long hair and beard

[@spikenomoon]

Lost all respect for Brian only a coward stays silent.

[@ms8596]

Dude, Brian had so many issues. He was barely alive himself as Dennis slipped away. No one expected Brian to live past the end of the 70s,. By the time the band brought in Landy the second time to get Brian better, he was clearly ready to be the next R&R casualty. The band tried to help Dennis by the more common method of getting him into rehab. They would promise him help with his finances, even getting the Harmony back. He kept leaving rehabs and getting worse.

[@spikenomoon]

@ Fame gets so many. Thanks for sharing that.

[@Baked1ne]

You should try and get your facts straight before posting

[@billylittleton3395]

Cheated Manson out of his music enought said Amen

[@PaulFormentos]

What's dark bout hangin with loveable ole Chuck

[@markwilliamwestonwilson1503]

It was Terry Melchers fault , he promised Manson Recording studio times and be reneged on it So Charles went looking for Mel her snd yhss as ts when they attack the wrong people at melchrrs old address.

[@sarabrown7488]

I believe Roman had him do the whole thing. They all worked for a 3 letter agen

[@noname-by3qz]

Phil Spector had nothing to do with the Beatles did he? Just a bit.

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

I understand he did produce a few songs for them, but the Beatles didn't like his work

[@renediedrich3180]

There are a lot of sloppy errors here. This is a disappointment. I watch this show all the time and now I’m afraid what I’ve learned about other topics isn’t correct. There’s a lot that should be fixed so you can avoid misinforming so many folks. You make good videos but there no good if the data is wrong.

[@aisle_of_view]

I thought the Beach Boys were corny.

[@Raymond-d2l7n]

A bit cheesy when they started out but many of Brian's songs were ground-breaking. Check out younger generations listening to God Only Knows, Good Vibrations and many others for the first time. This music doesn't age. This is the music that was the soundtrack for the Baby Boomers growing up. Compare it with the absolute shite these days on the radio.

[@dsantamaria713]

Never cared for their music, or them honestly... New Yorkers aren't into Surfer Music...

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

Speak for yourself, many New Yorkers liked their music.

[@jillkarlene]

Pet Sounds is celebrated as one of the best, In My room has nothing to do with surfing.

[@sugarplum5824]

I have a feeling there must be at least 1 or 2 New Yorkers who were into surfer music. 🤔

[@greendeane1]

I think you elevate garage musicians far more than they deserve.

[@HektorBandimar]

Brian might be a good song writer, but he's hardly a front man, only Mike Love and Dennis Wilson gave the band some much needed sex appeal.

[@ms8596]

Mike Love sex appeal? How? Where? Is there a club of tall wimpy dorks who have combovers by 23? Watch Mike Love on stage over the decades and it's the very definition of creepy.

[@roberthubbard3302]

The relationship between DW and CM was a bit more complicated than that. They were also lovers.

[@linferguson8702]

Wilson should rot in Hell for the harm he did 😡

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

So should you for believing things that aren't true🤷🏻‍♀️

[@corporateturtle6005]

@@Naomi-pq6tv "Source? Trust me bro" Clownomi, 2024

[@imtheitchyouneedtoscratch]

Amen and also Terry Melcher and Gregg Jakobson as they were known as The Golden Penetrators 🤦‍♂️😳🫣 sick fucks all of them as well the Manson Mob 😡🤦‍♂️

[@danielreyes6225]

What did DW do specifically, according to you?

[@VideoSaySo]

He stole music from Charles Manson. Manson was a wonderful singer and songwriter. If Wilson and their producer hadn't treated Manson the way they did, he might have been an award winning performer instead of a crazed cult leader! Look up the song "My World" by Charles Manson. A voice so lovely he could have sang Christmas songs! Lol! Can y'all do a profile on Dwight Frye please? He was such an interesting person!

[@Lady_Lisa2U]

Oh please. Manson was an insane criminal from waaay before he ever met Wilson. He was also as talented as a gnat.

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

If you believe this than you must have been a Manson follower

[@KarmicSalt]

wow he was good..if I didn't know who he was....

[@KarmicSalt]

@@Lady_Lisa2U if you didn't know who he was you would say he was good. The chord progressions...

[@harriotteworthington3147]

“Garbage dump, oh garbage dump! Why do they call you a garbage dump?” (From the album LIE). Yea, Mason was sooo prophetic… hmm, I taste sarcasm.