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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. Nicknamed "Mr. Excitement", he was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in soul, R&B, and rock and roll history.
Jackie Wilson, 1961. The backing track was recorded on July 6, 1967 at Columbia's studios in Chicago. Produced by Carl Davis, the session, arranged by Sonny Sanders, featured bassist James Jamerson, drummer Richard "Pistol" Allen, guitarist Robert White, and keyboardist Johnny Griffith; these four musicians were all members of the Motown Records house band The Funk Brothers who often ...
Ward is remembered as a petty tyrant who levied fines against group members for infractions, including arriving late for rehearsals and wearing un-shined shoes on stage. Jackie Wilson recalled, [8] "Billy Ward was not an easy man to work for. He played piano and organ, could arrange, and he was a fine director and coach.
Carl H. Davis Sr. (September 19, 1934 – August 9, 2012) [1] was an American record producer and music executive, who was particularly active in Chicago in the 1960s and 1970s.
"Lonely Teardrops" is a song written by Berry Gordy Jr., Gwen Gordy and Roquel "Billy" Davis, first recorded and released as a single in 1958 by R&B singer Jackie Wilson, [2] on the Brunswick label. The single was commercially successful, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 , and number-one on the R&B chart .
Jaquelyn Brechtel “Jackie” Clarkson, a former Louisiana legislator and three-term New Orleans City Council member who was the mother of Academy Award-nominated actor Patricia Clarkson, has ...
Jackie Wilson (January 1, 1909 – December 2, 1966) was an American boxer and the NBA World Featherweight Champion. He was born in South Carolina but raised and listed from Pittsburgh . He was undefeated in his first 6 fights with a record of 4-0-2.
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