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- Birth name: Jack Leroy Wilson, Jr.
- Born: June 9, 1934
- Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
- Died: January 21, 1984
- Nickname: Mr. Excitement
- Years Active: 1953 - 1975
- 1987 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
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Jackie Wilson was an American R&B-soul singer-dancer who was one of the most influential performers of his time.
Originally a boxer, Wilson turned to singing after getting married and becoming a father. Teamed with songwriters Berry Gordy Jr. (who would later establish Motown) and Roquel Davis, Wilson had a string of hit singles, including "To Be Loved," "That's Why (I Love You So)," and the Billboard Top 10 hit, "Lonely Teardrops." One of his last hits was the upbeat "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" in 1967.
His energetic dancing earned him the name "Mr. Excitement." Artists like Michael Jackson have admitted to being inspired by Wilson's footwork.
While playing a show for Dick Clark in February 1975, Wilson suffered a heart attack and collapsed while performing "Lonely Teardrops." He remained in a coma until his death eight years later.
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Hit Songs
- 1957: "To Be Loved"
- 1958: "Lonely Teardrops"
- 1959: "That's Why (I Love You So)"
- 1959: "I'll Be Satisfied"
- 1959: "You Better Know It"
- 1959: "Talk That Talk"
- 1960: "A Woman, A Lover, A Friend"
- 1960: "Night"
- 1960: "Alone At Last"
- 1960: "Stop Doggin' Around"
- 1963: "Baby Workout"
- 1967: "Higher and Higher"
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Jackie Wilson Questions
Does the bar in the film Jackie Brown exist? 1 AnswerLooks that way...it's the Cockatoo Inn, and it really is near the airport, apparrently! I think I've been there... read more
How "spontaneous" was Joe Wilson's outburst? 9 AnswersIt's a very valid theory, as I wouldn't put it past members of either American political party to pull a stunt like this. But I remain unconvinced that the phot... read more
How did Fred Wilson get started? 2 AnswersHe's been a venture capitalist since 1987 when he was 26 (born in 1961). He has a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Wharton. ... read more
What would you add to the Joe Wilson Is Your Pre-Existing Condition website? 2 AnswersI would add that Joe Wilson was actually responsible for Democrats Booing and heckling Bush at the 2005 State of the Union Address. ... read more -
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