By Martha McHardy, The Daily Beast || Longtime session singer Jim Gilstrap, best known for his performance on the Good Times theme song, has died at 79. Gilstrap died of natural causes on Saturday, according to his family. Remembering his uncle, nephew Geoff Gilstrap told the Hollywood Reporter: “Jim was one of the most respected session vocalists of his generation, bringing his powerful and soulful voice to countless recordings that helped define the sound of popular music.” Alongside Blinky Williams, Gilstrap recorded the memorable, gospel-inspired theme for the African-American family sitcom Good Times, which aired from 1974 to 1979. . . .
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He is survived by his wife, Gloria, and his children.
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