Jim Gilstrap: key obituary facts
Is Jim Gilstrap dead? Yes. Jim Gilstrap died on July 18, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Jim Gilstrap's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jim Gilstrap known for?
He was an American singer.
More about Jim Gilstrap
Born: 10 November 1946.
Place of birth: Pittsburg.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1967.
Genres: Pop, soul.
Occupations: Singer.
Instruments: Vocals.
Years active: 1967–2026.
Jim Gilstrap, an American soul singer known for his work with Wonderlove, died on July 18, 2026.
Born on November 10, 1946, in Pittsburg, Gilstrap built a long career as a singer that began in 1967 and extended across pop and soul music. He is remembered for his 1975 solo hit “Swing Your Daddy” and for singing co-lead on the television theme for Good Times.
In the early 1970s, he was among Stevie Wonder’s backing vocalists and contributed to albums including Talking Book and Innervisions.