Died On This Date (August 15, 2010) Robert Wilson / Bassist For The Gap Band
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DOB Unknown – August 15, 2010
Known as the “Godfather Of The Bass Guitar,” Robert Wilson was the founding bassist for influential funk group, the Gap Band. Formed in 1967 by brothers Robert Wilson, Charlie Wilson, and Ronnie Wilson, the Gap Band went on to have several R&B hits throughout the ’70s and ’80s and helped define what we now call funk. Their hits include “You Dropped A Bomb On Me,” “Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me),” and “Early In The Morning.” In recent years, their music could be heard as samples in songs by the likes of Nas, Snoop Dog, Notorious B.I.G., and Mary J. Blige. Robert Wilson, age 53, died of a massive heart attack on August 15, 2010.
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