Dexter Wansel, Pioneering Philadelphia Soul Musician, Dies at 75
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Tom Breihan
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Summary
Dexter Wansel, a pioneering figure in the 1970s Philadelphia soul music scene, has died at age 75. His son Andrew "Pop" Wansel, a well-known music producer, announced the death on Instagram. No cause of death has been reported. Wansel's career included serving as an errand boy at Philadelphia's Uptown Theater as a child, playing in local bands, serving in the Army, and later returning to Philadelphia where he became interested in modular synthesizers and played in local R&B groups, helping shape the iconic Philly soul sound.
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· 3 pulledDexter Wansel, an important force in the hugely influential '70s Philadelphia soul scene, has died.
Wansel's son Andrew 'Pop' Wansel, a prominent producer in his own right, announced his passing on Instagram last night.
No cause of death has been reported.
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