They were later known as members of the “Manson Family”.īy Manson’s own account, he had met Wilson on at least one prior occasion: at a friend’s San Francisco house where Manson had gone to obtain marijuana. Wilson then went to a recording session when he returned later that night, he was met in his driveway by Charles Manson, and when Wilson walked into his home, about a dozen people were occupying the premises, most of them young women. He recalled that he “told about our involvement with the Maharishi and they told me they too had a guru, a guy named Charlie who’d recently come out of jail after 12 years.” This time he took them to his home at 14400 Sunset Boulevard. On April 11, Wilson noticed the same two girls hitchhiking again.
He picked them up and dropped them off at their destination. On April 6, 1968, Wilson was driving through Malibu when he noticed two female hitchhikers, Patricia Krenwinkel and Ella Jo Bailey. Friends and biographers have asserted that he was an uncredited writer on “You Are So Beautiful”, a 1974 hit for Joe Cocker frequently performed by Wilson in concert. His original songs for the group included “Little Bird” (1968) and “Forever” (1970). His music is characterized for reflecting his “edginess” and “little of his happy charm”. He originally had few lead vocals on the band’s songs, but his prominence as a singer-songwriter increased following their 1968 album Friends. His playing can be heard on many of the group’s hits, belying the popular misconception that he was always replaced on record by studio musicians. Wilson served mainly on drums and backing vocals for the Beach Boys. Anyone else looking for a CD to make them happy and ready to groove, “Charlie, Last Name Wilson” is the answer.Dennis was the only beach boy who actually surfed and he was the one who suggested the theme for the first single of the band, “Surfin'”.
He concludes with the statement, “Being in love is good for your health.” His words can reach anyone in love, looking for love or falling out of love.įor any hip-hop or R&B fan, Wilson’s music should already be in their collection. In “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” Wilson sings about the troubles of being famous and dealing with love. The lyrics throughout the album put love in perspective. The slow rhythm and sweet lyrics are the perfect combination for evoking a mood for romance. “Lets Chill” and “Asking Questions” will make people want to fall in love. Both songs’ beats are blended perfectly together to show that R&B and hip-hop are a good mix. “Floatin,” featuring Justin Timberlake and Will.I.Am, and “So Hot,” featuring Twista, are two songs that put people in the mood to dance. Listeners have been captured by Wilson’s smooth voice and the mix of Al Green’s soulful sound and Marvin Gaye’s rhythm. R&B radio stations have made the first two songs on the album, “Magic” and “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” hits. Kelly and features popular performers Justin Timberlake, Will.I.Am, Twista and Snoop Dogg to create an album that keeps people uplifted and dancing. “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” achieves this by connecting 70’s R&B sound with today’s hip-hop and R&B influences. The Gap Band, featuring Wilson and his brothers, brought such songs as, “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” and “Addicted to Your Love.” As the lead singer of this influential group, his powerful voice was one R&B and hip-hop superstars want to share with today’s generation. Charlie Wilson, 70’s Gap Band superstar, is returning to the music scene with hip-hop favorites in his new album, “Charlie, Last Name Wilson.”
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