Charlie Wilson (musician)
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| Charlie Wilson | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Kent Wilson |
| Also known as | "Uncle Charlie" |
| Born | January 29, 1953 |
| Origin | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
| Genre(s) | R&B Soul Quiet storm Hip Hop Soul Funk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Keyboards, Organ, Drums |
| Years active | 1967-Present |
| Label(s) | Interscope, Jive |
| Associated acts | The Gap Band, R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, |
| Website | http://www.charliewilsonmusic.com |
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| Drums | |
Charles Kent Wilson (born January 29, 1953), better known as Charlie Wilson, is an American R&B/soul singer and the lead vocalist for the Gap Band. He was raised in Oklahoma. At age 3 or 4, he was taught to sing in church which lead 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.
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[edit] Awards
Wilson has been nominated for one Grammy Award.
| Category | Genre | Song | Year | Result |
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| Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (with Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Carl Smith, Fraser Morrison, Everett Bradley, Mr. X, Melle Mel, Yo-Yo, Chaka Khan, Da Luniz, Shaquille O'Neal, Quincy Jones & Coolio) |
R&B | "Stomp" | 1997 | Nominated |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1992 You Turn My Life Around
- 2000 Bridging The Gap #152 US
- 2005 Charlie, Last Name Wilson #10 US
- 2008 Supa Sexy
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
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| 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 |
| 2008 | "Supa Sexy" (featuring T-Pain) | - | # 53 | Supa Sexy |
| 2008 | "Haven't You, Baby" (duet with Justin Timberlake) | - | - | Supa Sexy |
[edit] Trivia
His voice is similar to Guy's Lead Singer Aaron Hall, (He is his mentor, according to Hall). They also collaborated together on the soundtrack to the Eddie Murphy hit movie Boomerang.
