Image caption, Tony Wilson co-wrote many of Hot Chocolate's most recognisable songs in the 1970sByMark Savage Music correspondentPublished28 April 2026 Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co-founder of the soul band Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 89. Along with frontman Errol Brown, Wilson co-wrote hits such as You Sexy Thing and Emma, which took the band to the top of the charts in the 1970s, before leaving to start a solo career. The group were also the first predominantly black British group to achieve major chart success in America. Wilson died on Friday at his home in Trinidad, his family confirmed on social media. "Dad left us today," his daughter wrote on Facebook, external. "He left a lot of music behind… forever and ever." "I am thankful that on Friday 17th during our conscious talk time he was led to the Lord with understanding.
Published: April 28, 2026 9:58 am
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