Calling Charlie Wilson an “icon” hardly captures the full scope of his influence and talent. As the founding member and lead singer of the legendary GAP Band — known for timeless hits like “You Dropped the Bomb on Me,” “Outstanding,” “Party Train,” and “Burn Rubber on Me” — Wilson laid the foundation for a career that would help shape the sound of R&B for generations. As a solo artist, he has dominated the charts with 13 No. 1 R&B singles, earned 13 GRAMMY® nominations, and authored a New York Times and Washington Post best-selling memoir, I Am Charlie Wilson. His remarkable contributions to music have been recognized with numerous honors, including the BET Lifetime Achievement Award, the Soul Train Icon Award, the Soul Train Certified Soul Award, and the NAACP Music Makes a Difference Award.