Jackie Wilson

USA

Born: 09 June 1934

Died: 21 January 1984

Years Active: 50, 60, 70

Genres: R&B

Styles: Soul, R&B/Soul, Early R&B, Chicago Soul, Pop-Soul, Uptown Soul

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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 reputation isn't quite on par with Ray Charles, James Brown, or Sam Cooke, however, because his records did not always reflect his artistic genius. Indeed, there is a consensus of sorts among critics that Wilson w...

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