[Fair warning this gets into a lot of seriously unpleasant stuff] For as much of an achievement that Pacific Ocean Blue was for Dennis, its recording process was also emblematic of some of the biggest faults Dennis had. Impulsivity ruled the man. The most likely explanation for his scruples is the same for almost every Wilson, their father. Quick to fight and quick to forgive, Dennis, under the hawkish, cruel, surveillance of Murray Wilson learned to be constantly vigilant and ready to fight, keyed up to wait for a blow from his father. Given this high anxiety and approval starved environment some of the turns his persona took are hardly surprising and could be sighted by the most reclined armchair psychologist (me).
Enough Rope: Part Two On Dennis Wilson
Enough Rope: Part Two On Dennis Wilson
Enough Rope: Part Two On Dennis Wilson
[Fair warning this gets into a lot of seriously unpleasant stuff] For as much of an achievement that Pacific Ocean Blue was for Dennis, its recording process was also emblematic of some of the biggest faults Dennis had. Impulsivity ruled the man. The most likely explanation for his scruples is the same for almost every Wilson, their father. Quick to fight and quick to forgive, Dennis, under the hawkish, cruel, surveillance of Murray Wilson learned to be constantly vigilant and ready to fight, keyed up to wait for a blow from his father. Given this high anxiety and approval starved environment some of the turns his persona took are hardly surprising and could be sighted by the most reclined armchair psychologist (me).