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Tulsa OK, United States

As the lead singer of brotherly trio The Gap Band, the pioneering group whose late 70’s early 80’s funk still serves as a guiding light for producers and singers, it has been a long road for Charlie Wilson. From the dusty roads of Tulsa, Oklahoma to the neon lights of Cali to being homeless in the city of angels, the brother has seen it all. “I went from riches to rags,” Charlie laughs. “But now it’s time for me to take it back to the stage with ‘Charlie, Last Name Wilson’.”

Anyone familiar with the rhythmic repertoire of the Gap band, including classic tracks “You Dropped a Bomb on Me,” “Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me),” and “Yearning for Your Love,” can hear traces of Charlie in the contemporary voices of current R&B royalty. Their music continues to be sampled by hundreds of artists including Madonna, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, Will Smith, and George Michael to name a few.

“From day one, R. Kelly has always proclaimed himself a modern day Charlie Wilson,” he says. “He and I have been talking about collaborating for years, and now it’s finally happening.” On Charlie, Last Name Wilson, his first disc since 2001, the former cowboy boot wearing bro is now gator stepping in Chi-town with the king of urban grooves. “This was a big step for me, because the Gap band always did our own music,” Wilson recalls. “Letting others write and produce for me, is a big step.” Fortunately, coming through on his promise, R. Kelly has stepped to the plate to produce four mackadelic tracks.

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Michelle304 wrote:
19 days ago

Charlie, Last Name Wilson <3333

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HalfCrazyGirl wrote:
20 days ago

uncle charlie's the bomb!!!

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InsaneVL353 wrote:
last month

the shit and love the video too

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paulfranco wrote:
last month

if u guys like him plz show ur support by joining this group: http://www.last.fm/group/i%2B%25E2%2599%25A5%2BR%2526B :)

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PharaohSteve wrote:
September 2009

I find him amazing. Absolutely FTW.

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Fingasnapz wrote:
August 2009

I love his amazing voice. One of the last oldschool artist out there.

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tonkabby wrote:
June 2009

imma need him to stop dressin like he 20 when's like 60+

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eveldo wrote:
May 2009

JNez hit the nail on the head. He's a bit old to be singing songs about having a baby. It still sounds good, but it comes off as strange from an older man.

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reeceecup wrote:
March 2009

I added some new pictures

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lmbonner wrote:
March 2009

I love you Charlie Wilson. One of the most awesome singing ever. He's back. Yessss.

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CaptureTheCat wrote:
March 2009

so fucking gr8 !! i like this song!!

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mhunke wrote:
March 2009

new album ain't bad

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JNez wrote:
February 2009

lol that uncle charlie of the gap band is back making hit records. the irony...he is credited with continuing the whole in touch with your appeal as a dark-skinned r&b singer that began in the 70's with teddy p. before charlie wilson's big 80's hits. artists like r. kelly, aaron hall & avant have continued the trend into the 90's and 00's. uncle charlie's new cd is 50/50. i say lay off the uptempo songs and the sentiments about youth they express. they just don't suit him as an elder. but the slow jams are on the money...these are the messages that he should send to his musical descendants...be sexy and adult. singing about being up in a club or kicking women out of your bed at 3 am is young. at 56, you should be singing about second marriages and grandkids or at least learning from the mistakes of your youth. these young producers need to write more ballads for you that express this instead of putting your voice in the mind of a 20 year old

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CHOOK85 wrote:
February 2009

He's new album "Uncle Charlie" is amazin!!! Great!!! Cool!!!

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CHOOK85 wrote:
February 2009

He's a really good singer!!!

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lush46 wrote:
February 2009

Keep up the good work Charlie in music and your educating young men in having prostate checks. May the Big C not return. Best wishes are sent your way

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iamadamTHOMAS wrote:
February 2009

my love and best wishes to Charlie! One of the best singers around, full stop.

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mwchurst wrote:
February 2009

Some sad news that I've come across that Charlie Wilson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. My thoughts are with him. Click link below: http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur50668.cfm

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mymusicluv wrote:
September 2008

Loved him@ the L.A. county fair... the whole crowd loved his performance!

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Bobo444 wrote:
August 2008

Thinking of You!!, Nice song

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