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Vocalist Jim Gilstrap, Known for Stevie Wonder Collaborations, Dies at 79
Jim Gilstrap, a highly sought-after vocalist who collaborated with Stevie Wonder and many other artists, has passed away at the age of 79.
20 Jul, 12:30 — 20 Jul, 15:28
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rolling-stoneMostly Factual42d ago
Jim Gilstrap, In-Demand Vocalist for Stevie Wonder and Countless Others, Dead at 79
One of the voices behind the Good Times theme song, Gilstrap also sang backup for Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Harry Styles
By Jon Blistein
Read full article →tmzMixed42d ago
Stevie Wonder Collaborator Jim Gilstrap Dead at 79
Singer Jim Gilstrap -- who collaborated with Stevie Wonder on the classic tune, "You Are The Sunshine of My Life" -- has died, according to his family. Gilstrap passed away from natural causes Saturday in Los Angeles, his nephew, Geoffrey Gilstrap,…
By TMZ Staff
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