Charlie Wilson
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Charlie Wilson is an R&B music artist. He is the lead singer of the former band the Gap Band. He has four hits namely "Burn Rubber", "Early in the Morning", "Outstanding" and "Addicted to Your Love".
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About
R&B and soul music artist, Charlie Wilson is the lead singer of the Gap Band. He and his brothers, Ronnie who played trumpet/keyboards and Robert who played bass sang for their churhc and later on formed a group called the Gap Band acronym for three streets in Tulsa, Greenwood, Archer, and Pine. In 1973, their talent paid off when Leon Russell hired them to be his opening act. They recorded demos at Russell's home. They were discovered by Lonnie Simmons owner of Total Experience Records and gave them a contract in 1978.
The Gap Band being a 14-member act, Simmons narrowed them to a trio, he also suggested them to have a cowboy signiture style. They had hit singles like, "Shake," "Steppin' (Out)," and "I Don't Believe You Want to Get up and Dance (Oops, up Side Your Head)". After changing labels, the trio became more successful but Ronnie Wilson left the band to pursue his dream which is to do gospel music. This was the end of the Gap Band.
In 2005, he came back with a solo album, Charlie Last Name Wilson. He also appeared on R. Kelly's single "Mi Casa". Wilson worked with a number of respected artists such as Snoop Dogg, Pharrell and Justin Timberlake.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals |
| 2005 | BMI Icon Award | For their enduring influence on generations of music makers |
| 2006 | Soul Train Music Award | Nominated for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male for "Charlie, Last Name Wilson" |
| 2006 | Soul Train Music Award | Nominated for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male for "Charlie, Last Name Wilson" |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | You Turn My Life Around | 78 | You Turn My Life Around | |
| 1992 | Sprung on Me | 23 | You Turn My Life Around | |
| 2000 | Without YOu | 26 | Bridging The Gap | |
| 2005 | Charlie, Last Name Wilson | 67 | 11 | Charlie, Last Name Wilson |
| 2005 | Magic | 27 | Charlie, Last Name Wilson |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sprung On Me | MCA | You Turn My Life Around |
| 1992 | You Turn My Life Around | MCA | You Turn My Life Around |
| 2000 | Without You | Direct Source | Bridging the Gap |
| 2006 | Magic | Jive | Charlie, Last Name Wilson |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- He is often called "Uncle Charlie". The name was given to him by Snoop Dogg.
- He has a similar voice to Guy band's lead vocalist Aaron Hall.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Soul | R&B
