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Brian Wilson

United States · 1942–2025

#255 of the greatest musicians of all time, ranked by everyone.

• #147 among pop and rock musicians

#140 of the 217 musicians from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

252. Lou Reed United States · 1942–2013
253. Jean Sibelius Finland · 1865–1957
254. Hank Williams United States · 1923–1953
255. Brian Wilson United States · 1942–2025
256. Quincy Jones United States · 1933–2024
257. Dave United Kingdom · 1998–
258. Irving Berlin United States · 1888–1989

Face-offs

• Hank Williams vs Brian Wilson 50% – 50%
• Brian Wilson vs Quincy Jones 50% – 50%
• Jean Sibelius vs Brian Wilson 50% – 50%
• Brian Wilson vs Dave 50% – 50%
• Lou Reed vs Brian Wilson 50% – 50%