The GAP Band's Robert Wilson Dead at 53

Los Angeles (MSN.com) - The Gap Band bassist Robert Wilson has died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 53.

Wilson's body was found by his adult son at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday after his family became concerned when they were unable to contact him, according to his publicist and manager, Don Jackson.

The bassist formed The Gap Band with his older brothers Ronnie and Charlie Wilson in 1967, when he was just a teenager, in their hometown of Tulsa, Okla.

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They scored hits in the late 1970s and '80s with singles such as "Yearning for Your Love," "Early in the Morning" and "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," and Wilson's musical prowess earned him the nickname the "Godfather of Bass Guitar."

His death comes just two weeks before he was due to headline the Timeless Music Festival event in Tulsa, which will now be turned into a memorial concert for the late star.

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[Gvieto]

I did not know Robert Wilson had died. Sorry to hear his passing. He will be sorely missed beyond words but his music will live forever.

[MrTeatreeoil]

this is shocking news I can't believe it Robert Wilson is gone!!!

[missuma2]

Rest in peace, Robert

[kentarikhapri]

THANKS BROTHA

[Facdnazup2]

Rest In Peace

[DEEHARDONE]

The masters of funk.....

[MrEandL]

Rest in Peace Brother Robert Wilson.  This has been an excellent video to watch, enjoy, reminice, and mourn.

[MrEandL]

One of the hits that made me want to be a piano player. When some one asks me how .... How did you lose that "Fine Young Lady?" I answer....."I was young and foolish....sing along with me !

[MrGABECK]

thank you for making the music that i grew up in the 80's with,thank you for all those songs that takes us "back to the day",thank you for all the memories. on behalf of everybody that grew up waking early in the morning and taking the party train to school or work while dodging bombs dropping on us..all i can say is that your life as your carrer we're simply outstanding !!

[shawnpatterson58]

Rest in peace, the world loves you and Charlie if you see this...I wish truly for you and your family the peace of knowing he did not die in vain...we love you

[shawnpatterson58]

i come from paterson nj and my sister was raped and killed by a coward she only knew as her boyfriend. listening to seasons no reason to change even now adays(and this happened back in the early 80's)gives me the inspiration to know she's still around...i love you HM. your brother...one love

[Astrocatlady]

I loved this band back in the day...this is very sad news. RIP Robert, and God Bless his family and friends.