Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984), also known as Jackie Wilson, was an American singer who was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul.

Apr 2, 2014 · Jackie Wilson was a dynamic and powerful soul performer during the 1950s and '60s who successfully crossed over from rhythm and blues to pop music.

Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer and performer. He was called " Mr. Excitement ". Wilson helped to change rhythm and blues into …

Jan 17, 2025 · Jackie Wilson (born June 9, 1934, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.—died January 21, 1984, Mount Holly, New Jersey) was an American singer who was a pioneering exponent of the …

Jackie Wilson is 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.

Jul 1, 2018 · A tenor with a four-octave vocal range, Jackie Wilson was one of the most talented and dynamic R&B singers of the 1950s and 1960s. Nicknamed “Mr. Excitement,” Wilson was a …

Jackie Wilson became one of the first R&B vocalists to enjoy success in the early rock and roll era and became to be regarded as one of the first great soul singers.

Jackie Wilson was one of the top black singers and entertainers of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Called “Mr. Excitement”, his stage presence was similar to that of Elvis Presley in that his high energy …

May 23, 2018 · Jackie Wilson was "a gifted singer of considerable range and an athletic showman who commanded a stage like few before or since," according to his Rock and Roll Hall of …

Known as “Mr. Excitement,” Jackie Wilson was an R&B and soul singer who was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 9, 1934. With his debonair good looks, four-octave vocal range and sensual …