Jackie Wilson

Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American soul and R&B singer born in Detroit, Michigan, where he became active in the music business. He joined Billy Ward and his Dominoes in 1953, replacing Clyde McPhatter. After losing McPhatter, the group's only recording success with Wilson came in June of 1956 with the single "St. Therese of The Roses" that reached number 13 on the Pop charts. Wilson's solo career begin with 1957's "Reet Petite", written by the then unknown Berry Gordy, Jr.

Influenced by: Clyde McPhatter, Billy Ward and his Dominoes, Sam Cooke

Label:

Brunswick Records

Active:

1953-1975

Scene:

Detroit

Side projects

• Billy Ward and his Dominoes

• Anne WilsonThu, Sep 24
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• Bobby LeeFri, Sep 25
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• The ManhattansSun, Nov 29
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• ChandlerSun, Oct 25
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• Chuck BerrySun, Oct 18
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• The Beach BoysFri, Jul 24
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• NRBQThu, Aug 20
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• Washingtonian's Best of WashingtonThu, Jul 23
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