Philly sound star Bernie Wilson dies at 64

Bernie Wilson, baritone member of the rhythm and blues group Sound of Philadelphia that produced the 1972 hit If You Don't Know Me by Now, has died.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Dec 2010, 13:49 BST

Updated 28th Dec 2010, 21:20 BST

Wilson's cousin, Faith Peace-Mazzccua, said yesterday that the 64-year-old singer died shortly after midnight on Boxing Day following a stroke and a heart attack.

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