LAist

Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of the Gap Band, has died at age 73

Now we pay tribute to Ronnie Wilson, a founding member of The Gap Band. With hits like "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" and "Early In The Morning," The Gap Band dominated the R&B charts in the 1980s.
Arizona Daily Star

Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dies at 73

His death was confirmed by his wife, Linda Boulware-Wilson, in a Facebook post published Tuesday. "The love of my life was called home this morning, at 10:01am. Please continue to pray for The Wilson, ...
EURweb

WE REMEMBER: Gap Band’s Ronnie Wilson Dies After Long Illness At 73

*Linda Boulware-Wilson, Ronnie Wilson’s wife confirmed to TMZ that he died at 10:01 AM Tuesday at his home in Tulsa, OK. She said he died peacefully and that she was holding his hand as he took his ...

Robert Wilson had his step-out performance on this Gap Band classic, which features two bass parts, both cut on a flatwound-strung P-Bass

Wilson doubles his fills with his wordless vocals, à la George Benson. The device adds depth to the notes and phrasing, starting with his gorgeous laid-back lick at 03:47. Other signature moves ...
Tulsa World

The Gap Band being celebrated at The Church Studio event Saturday

Oct 30, 2024 Oct 30, 2024 Updated Oct 31, 2024 0 The Church Studio will commemorate on Saturday the 50th anniversary of The Gap Band’s debut album, “Magicians Holiday,” which was recorded at The ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at 73

With his brothers Charlie and Robert, the multi-instrumentalist helped define R&B's sound in the 1970s and '80s, bringing a distinct flavor of... Ronnie Wilson, founding member of the R&B group The ...