Ricky Wilson

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Ricky Wilson

AKA Ricky Helton Wilson

Born: 19-Mar-1953
Birthplace: Athens, GA
Died: 12-Oct-1985
Location of death: New York City [1]
Cause of death: AIDS
Remains: Buried, Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, GA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Guitarist

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Guitarist for the B-52's

[1] Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital, New York City.

Sister: Cindy Wilson (musician)

The B-52's Guitarist (1976-85)

FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
One Trick Pony (3-Oct-1980) · Himself

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