Anthony “Baby Gap” Walker, a former member of the legendary funk group The Gap Band, has passed away, reports TMZ. He was 60.

Dr. Eric Walker, Anthony’s younger brother, confirmed that his passing was due to “complications from a neck surgery.” He died at a hospital in Ohio on March 4.

His band GapX, which is made up of ex-Gap Band members, paid tribute to Walker in a post on their Instagram.

“The Band will miss our friend, brother, and bandmate Anthony ‘Baby Gap’ Walker,” the post read. “Gone too soon. We will never forget you!!

Formed in 1967 by brothers Ronnie, Charlie, and Robert Wilson in Tulsa Oklahoma, The Gap Band received their first break as the backup band for Leon Russell's “Stop All That Jazz” album which was released in 1974. 

After gaining little traction with their first two albums, the group’s fortunes began to change in 1979 when they released The Gap Band II on Lonnie Simmons’ Total Experience Records, distributed by Mercury Records. Around this time, Walker, who gained a reputation as one of the best break dancers, became a part of the group as they were on the cusp of their greatest success.

By 1980, The Gap Band would go on to release bona fide classics such as "Yearning for Your Love", "Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)", "Humpin'", "Early in the Morning", "You Dropped a Bomb on Me", "Outstanding", “Party Train”, and many more.

In 1985, Walerk collaborated with Charlie Wilson and bandmate Billy Young on the 1985 project “Billy & Baby Gap.”

During his 23-year tenure with the group, Walker was a performer, songwriter, dancer, and choreographer.

Outside of The Gap Band, Walker worked with other funk legends such as Rick James and George Clinton.

To honor Walker’s legacy, a memorial service is being planned for March 15 (Friday) in his hometown of Chicago.

We extend our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Anthony “Baby Gap” Walker.