Charles Kent Wilson, also known as Uncle Charlie, is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and the former lead vocalist of the Gap Band. As a solo artist Wilson has been nominated for 13 Grammy awards and 11 NAACP Image Awards, received a 2009 Soul Train Icon Award, and was a recipient of a BMI Icon Award in 2005.
What is Charlie Wilson Net Worth
| Net Worth: | $15 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Jan 29, 1953 (69 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Tulsa |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Singer, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Record producer, Actor |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Early Life
Charles Kent Wilson was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 29, 1953, as the son of the Reverend Oscar Wilson. He became interested in the world of music since his childhood years and he often sang in church before their father’s Sunday sermons. Additionally, he also sang in his junior high school choir. He is of American nationality and All-American ethnicity.
Controversy
Charlie Wilson became the headlines of several tabloids after he reportedly became homeless in 1995. Furthermore, his previous habits of daily drug use0020have also been criticized over the years.
Awards
Wilson has received 11 Grammy Award nominations to date. Additionally, he has won the NAACP Image Awards several times. Furthermore, he was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards on June 30, 2013.
Career
Charlie started singing from a very early age and was always joining musical performances and school bands. His professional career was mostly popularized by his 43 year stint with the gap band which he formed with his two brothers. After the band stint, he went on to perform solo productions full time. Around 2007, he teamed up with Michael Paran who was to be his solo manager and the two secured a record deal with Jive Records. His first recorded album was an instant hit with popular tracks like the cleverly named; Charlie Last Name Wilson. He went on to release more hits and featured popular rap artists Snoop Dogg and Kanye. His work was accorded several Grammys over the years.