Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies
Summary
Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter, and co-founder of the soul band Hot Chocolate, died at age 89. He co-wrote popular songs like "You Sexy Thing" and "Emma," helping the band become successful in the 1970s, including notable chart success in the UK and the US.Key Facts
- Tony Wilson was born in Trinidad and played in several bands before forming Hot Chocolate with Errol Brown in the late 1960s.
- Wilson co-wrote Hot Chocolate’s hits, including "You Sexy Thing" and "Emma."
- Hot Chocolate was the first mainly black British group to achieve major chart success in America.
- The band had at least one hit song every year from 1970 to 1984, a UK record for 15 consecutive years.
- Their song "You Sexy Thing" went platinum in the UK and was popular in the US top 10 charts.
- Wilson left Hot Chocolate in the late 1970s to pursue a solo career but did not achieve significant chart success.
- Wilson died at his home in Trinidad on Friday, his family confirmed on social media.
- His family shared messages about his passing and his peaceful final moments.
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