Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of The Gap Band, dies at 73

Ronnie Wilson, a founding member of the famed R&B and funk group The Gap Band, has died, his wife confirmed Tuesday. He was 73.

"The love of my life was called home this morning, at 10:01 am," Linda Boulware-Wilson said in a Facebook. "Please continue to pray for The Wilson, Boulware, and Collins family, while we mourn his passing"

"Ronnie Wilson was a genius with creating, producing, and playing the flugelhorn, Trumpet, keyboards, and singing music, from childhood to his early seventies," she added. "He will be truly missed!!"