Jackie Wilson was an influential figure in the music industry, born on June 9, 1934 in Detroit, MI. He was known as "Mr. Excitement" and was inducted into both the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was a major contributor to the transition of R&B into soul music, and his influence is still felt today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $8 Million
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About
Nicknamed Mr. Excitement, Wilson was a Grammy Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who helped R&B transition into soul.
Before Fame
He dropped out of high school at age fifteen and briefly competed as an amateur boxer.
Trivia
He had six #1 R&B hits, including "You Better Know It" and "Doggin' Around."
Family Life
He had seven children with his ex-wives Freda Hood and Harlean Harris.
Associated With
His second wife, Harlean Harris, was Sam Cooke's ex-girlfriend.
