Singer. Born Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. in Detroit, Michigan, he was the only child of Jack and Eliza Wilson from Columbus, Mississippi. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He started singing at the age of 6. At age 12, he joined the Ever Ready Gospel Singers. They became very popular in Detroit's black churches. Truancy...

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Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American soul and rock and roll singer and performer. A tenor with a four-octave range, Wilson was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Wilson was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in pop, R&B, and rock and roll history, earning the nickname "Mr. Excitement". Many musicologists agree that most of Michael Jackson's dance moves as well as singing notes were…

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the legendary entertainer, Jackie Wilson with a star on Hollywood Boulevard

If all you know about Jackie Wilson is that one of his songs plays a role in “Ghostbusters II,” it’s time to learn more about the R&B legend.

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