Bernard Wilson (singer)
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Bernard Wilson (July 12, 1946 – December 26, 2010) was a second
R&B, funk and soul music vocalist, who was a member of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, and thus helped to define the “Sound of Philadelphia” in the 1970s.[1]
Early career
Wilson was a North Philadelphia native who grew up in the
platinum records, soon followed. Wilson stayed with the Blue Notes through six albums and then left the group in 1977, shortly after Teddy Pendergrass's departure, to pursue a solo career.[3]
Later career
Wilson had hoped to recover from his illnesses and sing gospel; however, the last time he performed was during the 1990s, at the
Atlantic City
.
Death
Wilson died of complications of a stroke and heart attack on December 26, 2010, at age 64.
Discography
With Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes(1972)
- Black & Blue (1973)
- To Be True (1975)
- Wake Up Everybody (1975)
- Reaching for the World (1976)[4]
- Now Is the Time (1977)
References
- ^ "US soul star Bernard Wilson dies". Bbc.co.uk. 28 December 2010. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "Bernard Wilson, one of original Blue Notes". Philly.com. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ ABC Records LP AB-969
External links
- Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes Live (1973) on YouTube
- Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes AllMusic entry [2]