Robert Wilson obituary

Guitarist behind the Gap Band's pumping, dynamic basslinesThe Gap Band's bass player Robert Wilson, who has died of a heart attack aged 53, began playing music with his brothers Charlie and Ronnie as long ago as 1967. Frequently underestimated by critics, the Gap Band served a long apprenticeship before achieving major chart success in the late 70s. Although their influence waned in the 90s, the group enjoyed a further lease of life when their music was covered or sampled by numerous high-profil...

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