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Jackie Wilson

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Artist information

Year of Birth:1934
Year of death:1984

Biography

(source: wikipedia)

Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer of the 1950s and 1960s. He 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.
Wilson gained initial fame as a member of the R&B vocal group Billy Ward and His Dominoes. He went solo... more

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