Genres: Soul, Funk, Urban, Quiet Storm Active: 70's, 80's, 90's Formed: 1967 in Tulsa, OK
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The first major hit for the Gap Band was a snazzy juke toon called "Shake." Just prior to the completion of their first album, Charlie Wilson cited the song for his brothers, thinking they might ridicule the lyric. His brothers loved it though, and the song was a smash number four single on the R&B charts, elevating the group to national status.
Born and raised in Tulsa, OK, the Wilson brothers began singing and playing in their father's Pentecostal church, and it was also mandatory they practice their music lessons at home as well. They learned various instruments which primarily included the piano. As much as they despised the lessons at the time, it proved to be a value tool for all three.
With Ronnie being the oldest, he established his own band by the age of 14.
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Release: August 28, 2007
Label: Sheridan Square
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Release: April 16, 2007
Label: KRB Music
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