D'Wayne Wiggins, Founding Member of Tony! Toni! Tone!, Dies at 64
D'Wayne Wiggins, a pioneering figure in R&B and co-founder of Tony! Toni! Tone!, has passed away after a year-long battle with bladder cancer.
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Wiggins, through his Oakland studio, also helped foster the careers of Keys, Keyshia Cole and Jamie Foxx.
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Tony! Toni! Toné! frequently fused contemporary R&B and hip-hop sounds with older influences, they were often labeled as “retro,” a term the group came to chafe at.
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Ultimately, through Saadiq’s efforts, the group made amends and reunited for a tour in 2023.
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The blood relatives also couldn’t predict how their success would affect their relationship.
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Wiggins died 'this morning surrounded by family and loved ones' after being diagnosed with bladder cancer, according to a statement posted to Instagram.
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Oakland’s Tony! Toni! Toné! first rose to fame in the late 1980s.
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Wiggins was one of the co-founders of the group, which included his half-brother, Raphael Saadiq, on bass and vocals and cousin, Timothy Christian Riley, on drums/keyboards.
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D'Wayne's life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California.
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Summary
D'Wayne Wiggins, a co-founder of the iconic R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone! has died at the age of 64 after a year-long battle with bladder cancer. His family announced that he passed away surrounded by loved ones and highlighted his impact on music and mentorship for emerging artists. The musician was known for hits like "Anniversary" and "It Never Rains (In Southern California)," and contributed significantly to the R&B landscape. Wiggins played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous young artists and was actively involved in the music community until his illness. His legacy endures through his music and mentorship.
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