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Charles Kent Wilson (born January 29, 1953), better known as his stage name Charlie Wilson, is an American R&B/soul singer and the lead vocalist for the Gap Band.
BiographyHe was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At age 3 or 4, he was taught to sing in church which led the way for him to sing in his junior high school's choir, which was a precursor to his musical career with The Gap Band and later his solo career.
According to the Gap Band's website, he is sometimes colloquially known as "Uncle Charlie". This name was given to him by rapper Snoop Dogg, with whom he is good friends.
Wilson has released multiple solo albums. 2000's Bridging the Gap produced the Top 40 R&B hit "Without You", and his most recent, Charlie Last Name: Wilson in fall 2005, with production from such hitmakers as R. Kelly, Kaygee and Tramp and The Platinum Brothers. Wilson also appeared on The Biggie Duets alongside R. Kelly on the song "Mi Casa". He has worked with Snoop Dogg many times, such as on the single "Beautiful" (along with Pharrell), "Signs" (alongside Justin Timberlake) and "Perfect", a song from Snoop's R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta) The Masterpiece. Charlie Wilson also appeared on two songs on UGK's Underground Kingz album.
AwardsWilson has been nominated for two Grammy Award.
DiscographyAlbums- 1992 You Turn My Life Around
- 2000 Bridging the Gap #152 US
- 2005 Charlie, Last Name Wilson #10 US
- 2009 Uncle Charlie #2 US
SinglesTrivia His voice is similar to Guy's Lead Singer Aaron Hall (According to Hall, Wilson is his mentor)
. They also collaborated together on the soundtrack to the Eddie Murphy hit movie Boomerang.
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