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Musical artist
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Anthony "Tony" Wilson (born 8 October 1947)[1] is a Trinidadian bass guitarist and songwriter, best known for his time with soul and funk band Hot Chocolate.
Tony Wilson | |
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| Born | October 8, 1947 |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Instrument | Bass guitar |
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Hot Chocolate's hits Love Is Life, Emma", "Brother Louie" and You Sexy Thing were co-written by Wilson.[2]
Career
Wilson was born in Trinidad,[1] and had been involved with music since the age of 16. He had been a member of the group, Soul Brothers who had released three singles.[3] In 1968 he was a founding member of Hot Chocolate, leaving the band in 1976.[4][5] Wilson is credited with persuading Hot Chocolate's lead singer, Errol Brown to commit his song writing ideas to paper.[3]