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Jim Gilstrap

American soul singer (Wonderlove)

January 1, 1947 - July 18, 2026 (Age 79)

Source: Wikipedia public record

James Gilstrap (November 10, 1946—July 18, 2026) was an American singer and session musician.

Known forAmerican soul singer (Wonderlove)
Age79
DiedJuly 18, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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James Gilstrap (November 10, 1946—July 18, 2026) was an American singer and session musician. Jim Gilstrap died on July 18, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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July 18, 2026
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Jim Gilstrap, 79, died on July 18, 2026. Jim Gilstrap was known publicly as an American soul singer (Wonderlove). James Gilstrap (November 10, 1946—July 18, 2026) was an American singer and session musician. He is best known for his 1975 solo hit single "Swing Your Daddy", as well as singing co-lead to the theme from the TV series Good Times. Public biographical listings identify Gilstrap as an American soul singer (Wonderlove). OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Gilstrap. This public record remains centered on Gilstrap's work as an American soul singer (Wonderlove) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1946
    James Gilstrap was an American singer and session musician.

    James Gilstrap (November 10, 1946—July 18, 2026) was an American singer and session musician.

  2. 1975
    He is best known for his 1975 solo hit single "Swing Your Daddy"

    He is best known for his 1975 solo hit single "Swing Your Daddy", as well as singing co-lead to the theme from the TV series Good Times.

  3. July 18, 2026
    Died

    Jim Gilstrap died at age 79.

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved July 19, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Jim GilstrapJul 19, 2026
Wikipedia · Jim Gilstrap

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