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What happened during The Beach Boys' Carl Wilson's solo career?
Carl Wilson took a leave of absence from The Beach Boys in 1981 and he quickly recorded and released a solo album, Carl Wilson.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on The Beach Boys' Carl Wilson besides his solo career?
Carl Wilson was influenced by the guitar playing of Chuck Berry and the Ventures,

Question: How long was he a solo act?
Self-contained rewrite: How long was The Beach Boys' Carl Wilson a solo act?