The Gap Band was an American R&B and funk group from Tulsa, Oklahoma, consisting of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson. Named after three streets in Tulsa's Greenwood District, the band became one of the most successful funk acts of the early 1980s. Their hits, including 'You Dropped a Bomb on Me,' 'Outstanding,' 'Burn Rubber on Me,' and 'Early in the Morning,' defined the sound of early 1980s funk with their heavy synthesizers, infectious grooves, and Charlie Wilson's distinctive vocals. Their albums 'Gap Band III,' 'Gap Band IV,' and 'Gap Band V: Jammin' were hugely successful. The band's influence on contemporary R&B and hip-hop is substantial, with their songs being sampled extensively. Charlie Wilson later enjoyed a successful solo career, but the Gap Band's legacy as funk innovators remains secure.
Gap Band vinyl records
15 Gap Band new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
GAP BAND All Of My Love (1989 UK 7 injection moulded vinyl single also including an Instrumental of the title track picture sleeve CL558) Track Listing: All Of My Love All Of My Love [Instrumental]
£7.99 used
GAP BAND Someday (1983 UK 3-track 12 with the funk ensemble bringing in the voice and springheeled harmonica of Stevie Wonder on the lead cut adding Outstanding and Shake A Leg gloss picture sleeve. The sleeve has minimal shelf wear and thevinyl despite having some surface scuffing appears rarely played TEX5)
£7.99 used
GAP BAND Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) (1980 French 12 vinyl single featuring Long Version 5:30 plus Nothin Comes To Sleepers picture sleeve MERX52)
£14.00 used
THE GAP BAND I Dont Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops Up Side Your Head) (1979 US promotional wide-centred vinyl 7 - plays same track on both sides - custom printed labels)
£12.00 used
THE GAP BAND Big Fun (1986 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including the Serious Dub Mix picture sleeve FB49779)
£9.00 used