Get On Board: Charlie Wilson

A timeline of Charlie Wilson's career highlights.

The Gap Years - Before we knew him as Uncle Charlie, the crooner was a part of the pioneering trio the Gap Band. After forming in Tulsa, OK, in 1967 with brothers Ronnie and Robert, the group went on to become legendary with standout classics like "Outstanding," "You Dropped the Bomb on Me" and "Yearning for Your Love." The group retired in 2010. (Photo: David Corio/Getty Images)

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Brotherly Love - Wilson got his start in the Gap Band alongside his brothers Ronnie and Robert Wilson in the early '70s.(Photo: David Corio/ Redferns)

Outstanding!  - The Gap Band landed over 20 Top 20 Billboard R&B hits including the gold-certified number-one singles "Early in the Morning," "Outstanding," "Burn Rubber on Me," and "All of My Love."(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Outstanding!  - The Gap Band landed over 20 Top 20 Billboard R&B hits including the gold-certified number-one singles "Early in the Morning," "Outstanding," "Burn Rubber on Me," and "All of My Love."(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Computer Love - In 1985, he was a featured vocalist on popular funk band ZAPP's hit single "Computer Love," which also featured a young Shirley Murdock.(Photo: Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Computer Love - In 1985, he was a featured vocalist on popular funk band ZAPP's hit single "Computer Love," which also featured a young Shirley Murdock.(Photo: Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Solo Star - In 1992, Wilson released his successful debut solo album, You Turn My Life Around.(Photo: David Corio/ Redferns)

The Return of Charlie Wilson - After an eight year hiatus, he released his sophomore album, Bridging The Gap, which featured the #1 hit single "Without You."(Photo: Quantrell Colbert/Getty Images)

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The Return of Charlie Wilson - After an eight year hiatus, he released his sophomore album, Bridging The Gap, which featured the #1 hit single "Without You."(Photo: Quantrell Colbert/Getty Images)

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How Beautiful - In 2003 Wilson was nominated for a Grammy Award for his contributions to Snoop Dogg's 2002 hit single "Beautiful" alongside Pharrell Williams.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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How Beautiful - In 2003 Wilson was nominated for a Grammy Award for his contributions to Snoop Dogg's 2002 hit single "Beautiful" alongside Pharrell Williams.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

It's a Sign - In 2004, the singer reunited with Snoop Dogg for the hit single "Signs" alongside Justin Timberlake. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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It's a Sign - In 2004, the singer reunited with Snoop Dogg for the hit single "Signs" alongside Justin Timberlake. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Solid Gold - His 2005 third album, Charlie, Last Name Wilson, became his first solo top 10 album, selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Jive Records)

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Solid Gold - His 2005 third album, Charlie, Last Name Wilson, became his first solo top 10 album, selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Jive Records)

Charlie Wilson - Many forget that Uncle Charlie was once the lead vocalist for the Gap Band. Here he accepts the ICON award in 2009.  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Soul Approved - Wilson was named a Soul Train legend at the 2009 Soul Train Awards in Atlanta. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Who's Number One?  - In 2009, Wilson was named Billboard Magazine's #1 Adult R&B Artist. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Help Haiti)

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Who's Number One?  - In 2009, Wilson was named Billboard Magazine's #1 Adult R&B Artist. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Help Haiti)

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Filling the Gap - After 43 years, his tenure as a member of the GAP Band ended when the group retired in 2010.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Filling the Gap - After 43 years, his tenure as a member of the GAP Band ended when the group retired in 2010.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

R&B Hitmaker - By 2010, he had six number-one hit singles on Billboard's Urban Adult Contemporary chart, including 2010's "You Are," which remained on top for 15 weeks.(Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for AOL)

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R&B Hitmaker - By 2010, he had six number-one hit singles on Billboard's Urban Adult Contemporary chart, including 2010's "You Are," which remained on top for 15 weeks.(Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for AOL)

Charlie Wilson: January 29 - The lead singer of the Gap Band celebrates his 60th birthday. (Photo: Monica Morgan/WireImage)

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Old School Head, New School Flow - He contributed vocals on seven songs featured on Kanye West's 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, including "Monster" and "All of the Lights."(Photo: Monica Morgan/WireImage)

Grammy Night - Well after dropping the bomb on us and branching off as a solo artist, Charlie Wilson has managed to rack up six Grammy nominations over the course of his illustrious career.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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And the Nominees Are... - In 2012, the legendary singer was nominated for two Grammy Awards for his number-one hit single "You Are," off his 2010 album Just Charlie. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)