Musician. Along with his brother Keith Wilder, they formed the group Heatwave in 1975, while serving in the military in Germany. The group later included other members, Ernest Berger, Derek Bramble, Roy Carter, Calvin Duke, Keith Harrison, Eric Johns, Mario Mantese, Rod Temperton, J.D. Nicholas, Jesse Whitten, and William Jones. The group, who were together for 9 years, disbanded in 1984, but had several hits including, "Always And Forver," and "Boogie Nights." The song, "Boogie Nights," was later the title of the 2002 film about the porn industry. The film starred Mark Wahlberg, Heather Graham, and Burt Reynolds. Wilder was injured in a car accident in 1979 and later revived his music career in the late 1980s with the release of a Gospel album, entitled, "My Goal." Wilder passed away at the age of 56.
Musician. Along with his brother Keith Wilder, they formed the group Heatwave in 1975, while serving in the military in Germany. The group later included other members, Ernest Berger, Derek Bramble, Roy Carter, Calvin Duke, Keith Harrison, Eric Johns, Mario Mantese, Rod Temperton, J.D. Nicholas, Jesse Whitten, and William Jones. The group, who were together for 9 years, disbanded in 1984, but had several hits including, "Always And Forver," and "Boogie Nights." The song, "Boogie Nights," was later the title of the 2002 film about the porn industry. The film starred Mark Wahlberg, Heather Graham, and Burt Reynolds. Wilder was injured in a car accident in 1979 and later revived his music career in the late 1980s with the release of a Gospel album, entitled, "My Goal." Wilder passed away at the age of 56.
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