The king of funk and R&B, Charlie Wilson is a legendary singer, songwriter, and performer. The former lead vocalist for the Gap Band has been in the music industry for over four decades. His career has spanned the globe and he has collaborated with many popular artists over the years.
His net worth has grown substantially over the years thanks to his international collaborations. He has earned a number of awards and accolades and is one of the most successful R&B singers in the history of the music industry.
Charlie Wilson began his musical journey as a child, singing in church and school choirs. He also joined the school band in his high school.
He teamed up with his brothers and formed the group The Gap Band, which was active for over 43 years. The band specialized in R&B, funk, and soul music.
After The Gap Band broke up, Charlie opted to focus on his solo career and recorded several hit albums such as Bridging the Gap (2000), Charlie, Last Name Wilson (2005), Uncle Charlie (2009), and Just Charlie (2010).
Although he was a talented musician, he suffered from addictions in the 1990s. He used to sleep on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and enrolled at a drug rehabilitation center where he met his wife Mahin Tat.
Despite his difficult past, Charlie has managed to overcome it and become a successful businessman. He is currently the owner of a number of hotels and resorts around the world.