November 3, 20214 yr comment_47619 ************************************************************************************ Ronnie Wilson, who founded the influential funk group The Gap Band with his brothers, has passed away at age 73 Gap Band Founder Ronnie Wilson Has Passed ************************************************************************************ Report
November 3, 20214 yr comment_47621 While Uncle Charlie Wison is definitely carrying the torch, it was the Gap Band that made us aware of his voice. They laid down some of funkiest music ever recorded. Thanks for the music. RIP Mr. Ronnie Wilson. 😎 Report
November 4, 20214 yr comment_47631 What is strange to me about living here in Tulsa is that I hear very little about the GAP Band I work a block away from Greenwood ave and Archer Street which is the G and A the GAP band’s name. I have not heard about Ronnie’s passing may he RIP. Report
November 4, 20214 yr comment_47657 14 hours ago, Troy said: What is strange to me about living here in Tulsa is that I hear very little about the GAP Band i eork a block away from Greenwood ave and Archer Street which is the G and A the GAP band’s name. i have not heard about Ronnie’s passing my he RIP. That's a d8mn shame if there is no landmark in Tulsa especially at Greenwood Ave and Archer St to recognize the Gap Band as its native sons. The city of Washington DC definitely recognizes Chuck Brown (godfather of Go-Go music) with landmarks and an annual celebration of his life and music. 😎 Report
November 22, 20214 yr comment_47983 There is a mural downtown which includes the gap band on Pine street (the “P” in Gap) av portion of the street has been renamed in their honor. I still have not seen Charlie Wilson… Chuck brown helped to found a musical genre. I clearly remember the first time i heard a go go song that was over 40 years ago 🙂 Report
November 23, 20214 yr comment_47998 23 hours ago, Troy said: There is a mural downtown which includes the gap band on Pine street (the “P” in Gap) av portion of the street has been renamed in their honor. I still have not seen Charlie Wilson… A mural is better than nothing. Glad the native sons have been recognized. Definitely check out uncle Charlie if/when he's performing nearby. The man still has that voice and he puts on a helluva show. 😎 Report
November 23, 20214 yr comment_48010 20 hours ago, ProfD said: The man still has that voice and he puts on a helluva show. 😎 That is what everyone says 🙂 also my sentence could use a period: "...the gap band. On Pine street...." Report
November 24, 20214 yr comment_48035 May our brother dwell in Peace and Happiness with the Ancestors. Report
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