On March 7, lead singer and guitarist of Tony! Toni! Tone!, D’Wayne Wiggins passed away after a year-long battle with bladder cancer. He was 64. In the caption, the group asked for privacy during this difficult moment and thanks fans for all their love and support.
Wiggins, alongside his half-brother Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley formed the beloved group in 1986 with their debut single “One Night Stand,” dropping just one year later. As they rose to fame in the 90s, their hits included songs like “Feels Good,” “Anniversary,” “Whatever You Want” and “It Never Rains (In Southern California) among many more.
As a solo artist, Wiggins released his own album back in 2000, titled “Eyes Never Lie.” His musical prowess also played a role in developing popular girl group Destiny’s Child as he produced a myriad of songs for them before they singed with Colombia Records.
