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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 Month, RareSoul.com has gathered 10 interesting facts about Jackie Wilson. 1. Between…

grouchygreg 02/03/2014

Rhythm&Blues

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 apartment. The singer, 26, was riding high on the charts as a…

grouchygreg 02/15/2013

Doo-Wop Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

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 hospitalized from 1975 until his death in 1984.

Wilson was performing his hit single, “Lonely Teardrops” at a Dick Clark show at the Latin Casino in New Jersey, in September of 1975 when he suffered a massive heart attack.

A battle over his finances broke out between Wilson’s wife, Harlean and lawyers Edward Adourian and Wayne Bryant, who up until 1978, had guardianship over Wilson and controlled his finances.

01/21/2013

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

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 Gordy got the bug to be in the music industry around 1953,…

01/12/2013

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

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 was reported today (November 19, 1964). Police were seeking Jackie Wilson over…

11/19/2012