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Jackie Wilson
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Happy Birthday Jackie Wilson: 15 Facts About “Mr. Excitement”
R&B singer Jackie Wilson was born today (June 9th, 1934). In honor of his birthday and Black Music…
JILTED LOVER SHOOTS JACKIE WILSON IN THE STOMACH
Jackie Wilson was shot in the stomach today (February 15, 1961), inside of his swanky New York City…
JACKIE WILSON DEAD; BODY GUARDED ROUND THE CLOCK
Jackie Wilson died today (January 21, 1984) in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Wilson had been comatose and was…
GROUND BREAKING TAMLA/MOTOWN RECORD LABEL FOUNDED
Berry Gordy founded the Tamla label today (January 12, 1959), with an $800 loan from his family. Berry…
Jackie Wilson Busted Over 1959 Contract, Attempts To Escape Through Window
Singer Jackie Wilson was arrested, after attempting to escape from the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri it…