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I wanted to emulate Bob Flanagan, the high voice in the 'Four Freshmen.' I wanted to sing high like he did.
Brian Wilson
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Brian Wilson
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: June 20
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Brian Douglas Wilson
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