Guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, and co-founder of R&B band D’Wayne Wiggins died at 64
D’Wayne Wiggins, one of many founding members of Tony! Toni! Toné!, has handed away on the age of 64.
The Wiggins household introduced on Friday, March 7, that the co-founder of the R&B sensation breathed his final after battling with bladder most cancers.
“With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones,” his household wrote in an announcement posted on the musician in addition to his band’s official social media accounts.
“Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community,” they added.
“D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world,” the household continued. “He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many.”
In 1986, Wiggins shaped Tony! Toni! Toné! in his hometown of Oakland, California, alongside along with his half-brother Raphael Saadiq and cousin Timothy Christian Riley.
Between 1988 and 1996, the group dropped a number of songs that made it to the prime 10 singles on Billboard’s R&B chart, together with It By no means Rains (in Southern California), (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow, and Grammy nominated Anniversary.
Within the Nineteen Nineties, all of the members went on to pursue solo careers after the group disbanded resulting from artistic variations, miscommunication, funds and stress of fame, as per AP.