Industry May 1, 2026
Tony Wilson, Hot Chocolate Bassist and Songwriter, Dies at 89
The co-founder of the soul band were the first predominantly black British band to have chart success in the U.S. in the 1970s.
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Billboard
Tony Wilson, the bassist and songwriter for Hot Chocolate, has passed away at the age of 89. Wilson was a co-founder of the band, known for the hit "You Sexy Thing." The group was notable for being the first predominantly Black British band to achieve chart success in the U.S. during the 1970s. Originally reported by Billboard.