| First Name |
Jackie
|
| Last Name |
Wilson
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Jack Leroy Wilson Jr.
|
| Alternative Name |
Mr. Excitement, Mr. Entertainment, Jackie Wilson, Sonny, The Black Elvis-Jackie Wilson, The Black Elvis
|
| Birthday |
4th June, 1934
|
| Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, USA
|
| Died |
21st January, 1984
|
| Place of Death |
Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Pneumonia
|
| Buried |
Westlawn Cemetery, Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Black
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Jewish
|
| Ethnicity |
Black
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter
|
| Occupation |
Singer
|
| Claim to Fame |
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Soul, Pop, Rock And Roll, doo-wop
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1953–1975
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| Music Style |
Soul, Early R&B, Chicago Soul, Pop-Soul, Uptown Soul
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| Music Mood |
Carefree, Earnest, Stylish, Confident, Joyous, Rousing, Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Sensual, Passionate, Fun, Sexy, Energetic, Yearning, Distraught, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Soothing, Happy
|
| Instrument |
Vocals
|
| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
|
| Record Label |
Dee Gee Records, King, Federal, Brunswick, Dee Gee
|
| Associated Acts |
Billy Ward and His Dominoes, Billy Davis
|
| Official Websites |
http://www.jackiewilson.net
|
Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American soul 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".
