Wilson Phillips

Wilson Phillips is a Los Angeles-based American pop trio that was founded in 1989. Carnie and Wendy Wilson, daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and Chynna Phillips, daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas, make up the group.

Wilson Phillips' members are pop music royalty. Carnie and Wendy Wilson are the children of Beach Boy frontman Brian Wilson, while Chynna Phillips is the daughter of The Mamas & the Papas' John and Michelle Phillips. When Chynna suggested that they collaborate with other children of famous musicians to create a charity album in 1990, the group was founded. While the project never materialized, the sisters remained together and released their hugely successful debut album "Wilson Phillips."

Their album's three songs, "Hold On," "Release Me," and "You're In Love," ruled the charts for weeks. Their future work, however, never quite compared, and they parted in 1992. Wilson Phillips has reformed again since the break, recording three more albums and touring. A vast percentage of their work has been covered, yet their pop-folk-rock style had a significant effect on '90s music.

Billboard Hot 100 hits: 7
Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits: 4
Billboard Hot 100 #1 hits: 3