Johnnie Wilder, Jr.

Johnnie Wilder, Jr.

Johnnie Wilder, Jr. (Johnnie James Wilder Jr. 3 July 1949 – 13 May 2006) [ [http://thedeadrockstarsclub.com/2006.html The Dead Rock Stars Club 2006 January To June ] ] , was the co-founder and lead vocalist, of the international R&B/funk group, Heatwave. Heatwave was a popular group during the late 1970s, with hits such as "Boogie Nights", "Always and Forever" and "The Groove Line" on which Wilder sang co-lead vocals.

In February 1979, a van struck Wilder's car, paralyzing him from the neck down and hospitalizing him for a year.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Wilder went on to record other albums with the group and later began a gospel career, singing a cappella on albums "My Goal" and "One More Day".

He died in his sleep on 13 May 2006 at his home in Clayton, Ohio, at the age of 56. The cause of his death is unknown.

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