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Jackie Wilson
American singer (1934–1984)
For the British author, see Jacqueline Wilson. For the American boxer, see Jackie Wilson (boxer).
For other people named Jack Wilson, see Jack Wilson (disambiguation).
Musical artist
Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984), also known as Jackie Wilson, was an American singer who was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Nicknamed "Mr. Excitement", he was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in soul, R&B, and rock and roll history.[1][2]
Born in the Detroit enclave of Highland Park, Michigan, Wilson gained initial fame as a member of the R&B vocal group Billy Ward and His Dominoes. He went solo in 1957 and scored over 50 chart singles spanning the genres of R&B, rock 'n' roll, soul, doo-wop, and easy listening. This included 16 Top 10 R&B hits, six of which ranked as number ones. On the Billboard Hot 100, Wilson scored 14 top 20 pop hits, six of which reached the top 10. In 1975, Wilson suffered a heart a
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Jackie Wilson’s path to becoming a sensation on The Ed Sullivan Show began in the north end of Detroit, Michigan where he spent his early years. For Jackie it was a battle between his love of music and juvenile delinquency. He started drinking at a young age, was in and out of gangs, dropped out of school and spent time in a juvenile correctional facility – all before the age of 17. Jackie eventually turned to boxing as a release for his anger and won the American Amateur Golden Gloves Welterweight title.
At the same time, he started to perform with various gospel and R & B groups, including The Falcons and The Thrillers. After being discovered at a talent show by agent Johnny Otis in 1951, his big break came in 1953 when he was chosen to replace lead singer Clyde McPhatter in Billy Ward’s Dominoes. Wilson was the group’s vocal lead for three years before he began his solo career.
Jackie signed with record label Brunswick in 1957, and released his first single “Reet Petite.” The song, which was well received, was co-written b
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Encyclopedia Of Detroit
Known as “Mr. Excitement,” Jackie Wilson was an R&B and soul singer who was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 9, 1934. With his debonair good looks, four-octave vocal range and sensual dance moves he was an early success in making the transition from R&B to pop. Both Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson were influenced by him.
Wilson grew up in Detroit’s North End, and Highland Park. In his teens he formed the Every Ready Gospel Singers Group, performing in local churches. Truancy issues led him to drop out of school in the ninth grade, and a knack for finding trouble sent him twice to the Lansing Correctional Institute, where he learned how to box, and subsequently was a Golden Gloves boxer.
Forced by his mother to end his boxing career Wilson returned to music, singing with the Thrillers, who became the Royals, then Billy Ward and the Dominoes before going solo. In 1957 he signed with Decca subsidiary Brunswick Records. Boxing companion Berry Gordy, Jr. and cousin Roquel “Billy” Davis co-wrote some of Wilson’s hits, such as “Reet Petite,” “To Be L
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