The Gap Band's Ronnie Wilson (center) with brothers Charlie and Robert Wilson, circa 1980. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Music News Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at 73 November 3, 2021 • 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.
