Frank Wilson

Frank Edward Wilson was an American songwriter, singer and record producer for Motown Records.

Wilson was born on December 5, 1940 in Houston, Texas to James Wilson and Samanther Gibbs. Mr. Wilson attended Southern University in Baton Rouge but only for one year, he had participated in a civil rights protest and during his sophomore year he lost his scholarship. While still in his teens, he moved to Los Angeles, California.

His first marriage was to singer Barbara Jean Dedmon, however she died in 1966. His second wife was Bunny Wilson, together they had four daughters including the author, Fawn Weaver. He also had one son from a prior relationship.

Wilson died on September 27, 2012 in Duarte, California, after a long battle with prostate cancer, at the age of 71.