Wilbert Hart

About

American soul singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a founding and last surviving member of the musical group the Delfonics.

Before Fame

He went to Philadelphia public schools and attended Overbrook High School, where he and his older brother William were in different vocal groups. 

Trivia

In 1971 the group won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance, and was featured in the first live televised performance of that ceremony. He and William formed the Delfonics in 1965, with William as their primary songwriter. After the Delfonics split up in the early 70s, he wrote for other acts.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Philadelphia as one of eight children. He married his wife Sheila in 1966. They have 12 children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They live in Willingboro, New Jersey.

Associated With

In 1997 the song "Hey! Love," by The Delfonics and written by Hart, was sampled by the Notorious B.I.G. on his album Life After Death. In 2005 he released the album Fonic Zone which included a contribution from rapper Rick Ross.