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Born: June 09, 1934 in Detroit, MI
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's
Died: January 21, 1984 in Mount Holly, NJ
Genre: R&B

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Jackie Wilson was one of the most important agents of black pop's transition from R&B into soul. In terms of vocal power (especially in the upper register), few could outdo him; he was also an electrifying on-stage showman. He was a consistent hitmaker from the mid-'50s through the early '70s, although never a crossover superstar. His reputatio... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2006 History of Jackie Wilson, Vol. 2: Jackie Sets the Standards
2002 Live!
2002 Jackie Wilson and Count Basie
2002 Christmas
1976 Nobody But You
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Influenced By: Dizzy Gillespie Ray Charles Louis Jordan Roy Brown Sammy Davis, Jr. More >> Followers: James Hunter Rita Coolidge Dee Clark Ben E. King The Chi-Lites More >>

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