Jackie Wilson
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Summary
Jackie Wilson was born on June 9, 1934[1], in Detroit[2]. He died on January 21, 1984[3], in Mount Holly[4]. He worked as a singer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,494 views/month, #5,519 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westlawn Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[9]
- Field of work: pop music[10], popular music[11]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[12], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: soul[15]
- Record label: Brunswick Records[16], Federal Records[17], Dee Gee Records[18]
- Discography: Jackie Wilson discography[19]
- Commons category: Jackie Wilson[20]
- Voice type: tenor[21]
- Family name: Wilson[22]
- Given name: Jackie[23]
- Pseudonym: Mr. Excitement[24]
- Official website: http://www.jackiewilson.com[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26], homicide[27]
- Instrument: voice[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Jackie Wilson[30]
- Hair color: black hair[31]
- Start of work period: 1953[32]
- Time period: 20th century[33]
Why It Matters
Jackie Wilson has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by Stevie Wonder[36], a singer-songwriter[37], b. 1950[38], of United States[39], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[40] and Bob Marley[41], a singer-songwriter[42], 1945–1981[43], of Jamaica[44], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[45].
FAQs
Where was Jackie Wilson born?
Jackie Wilson was born in Detroit[2].
Where did Jackie Wilson die?
Jackie Wilson passed away in Mount Holly[4].
What did Jackie Wilson do for work?
Jackie Wilson worked as a singer[5].
What awards did Jackie Wilson receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[12] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[13].
Who did Jackie Wilson influence?
Jackie Wilson has been cited as an influence by Stevie Wonder[36] and Bob Marley[41].