The iconic hitmaker and founding member/frontman of the Gap Band—which formed in 1967 by brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson—took the spotlight during day three of the 2026 Hampton Jazz & Music Festival, where he headlined the final evening of performances on Sunday, June 28.
"I'm still the leader of the Gap Band, and I promised God that if he gave me one more chance at life, I promised Him wherever I was going to be at, if I could shout, I'm gonna shout," he said in video footage captured at the event. The legendary musician stood up, using a nearby platform for support, as he continued: "All my family's gone except for one of my sisters, but God is good—he kept me here. I'm still here!"
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Despite suffering five strokes, though, Wilson's personality, professionalism, and vocal prowess shone through as he delivered a set of timeless hits. Gap Band's "Party Train," "Yearning for Your Love," and "Outstanding" were among tunes that brought the crowd to their feet, as well as solo hits like, "There Goes My Baby" (which he noted is his favorite song), "Charlie, Last Name Wilson," "You Are," and more.
"He still got that voice though," a third confirmed.
Meanwhile, another person said the show "sent me back to my childhood."
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