Coverage dated November 2, 2021 to November 3, 2021

Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dies at 73

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On Facebook, his wife called him a "genius" of multiple instruments, adding, "he will be missed."

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WFAA Dallas
Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dies at 73 (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published Nov 3, 2021
WFAA Dallas's feed description
On Facebook, his wife called him a "genius" of multiple instruments, adding, "he will be missed."
NBC Los Angeles
The Gap Band Founder Ronnie Wilson Dies at Age 73 (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Nov 2, 2021
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Ronnie Wilson, multi-instrumentalist and founder of the R&B and funk group The Gap Band, has died.
NBC News
Ronnie Wilson, founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, dies at 73 (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 2, 2021
NBC News's feed description
Ronnie Wilson, a founding member of the Oklahoma-grown R&B and funk group The Gap Band, died Tuesday. He was 73.
NPR
Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at 73 (opens NPR)
Published Nov 2, 2021
NPR's feed description
With his brothers Charlie and Robert, the multi-instrumentalist helped define R&B's sound in the 1970s and '80s, bringing a distinct flavor of synth-heavy electro-funk.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dead at 73 - WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Nov 2, 2021
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Wilson formed The Gap Band in the late 1960s along with his brothers Charlie and Robert, according to the band's website.
CBS News
Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of The Gap Band, dies at 73 (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 2, 2021
CBS News's feed description
Wilson, a founding member of the famed R&B and funk group The Gap Band, has died, his wife confirmed Tuesday.
KVIA El Paso
Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dead at 73 (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Nov 2, 2021
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Jack Guy, CNN Ronnie Wilson, founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at the age of 73. His passing was confirmed by his wife, Linda Boulware-Wilson, in a Facebook post published Tuesday. “The love of my life was called home this morning, at 10:01am.
Los Angeles Times
Gap Band co-founder Ronnie Wilson dies at 73 (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 2, 2021
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of the R&B and funk group the Gap Band, named for the site of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died at 73.
Newsweek
Tributes paid to Ronnie Wilson, of The Gap Band, following his death (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 2, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
A founding member of The Gap Band, Wilson passed away last week after suffering a stroke.
Rolling Stone
Ronnie Wilson, the Gap Band Co-Founder, Dead at 73 (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Nov 2, 2021
Rolling Stone's feed description
Multi-instrumentalist and singer, who formed R&B-funk outfit with his brothers Charlie and Robert, played on hits “Outstanding” and “You Dropped a Bomb on Me”
Tulsa World
Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of The Gap Band, dies (opens Tulsa World)
Published Nov 3, 2021
Tulsa World's feed description
The Tulsa-born band is one of the most influential R&B groups in history.
NPR
Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of the Gap Band, has died at age 73 (opens NPR)
Published Nov 3, 2021
NPR's feed description
Ronnie Wilson, a founding member of the Gap Band, has died at age 73. The group dominated the R&B charts in the 1980s, and their music went on to be sampled by artists decades later.

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