The “Godfather of Bass Guitar,” Robert Wilson of the legendary Tulsa jazz and funk group the Gap Band, died Sunday in Los Angeles He was 53.
Wilson died from a massive heart attack in his home. His family became concerned about him when they didn’t receive their regular phone calls from him throughout the day. His adult son found Wilson's body on Sunday afternoon in Palmdale, Calif.
His family could not be reached for comment on deadline. Funeral and memorial details will be shared as they become available