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April 22, 2005

The Immortals - The Greatest Artists of All Time: 68) Jackie Wilson

By Peter Wolf

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Mr. Excitement

Jackie Wilson's vocal virtuosity, casual asides, explosive stage moves and projection of raw sexuality had a major impact on the young Elvis Presley. Years later, Michael Jackson named him as a major influence. With a career spanning the R&B, rock & roll and soul years, Wilson left his mark as a con...

1992 RS: 4of 5 Stars

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Jackie Wilson was one of the premier black vocalists and performers of the late '50s and the '60s. No other singer of his generation so perfectly combined James Brown's rough, sexy style and Sam Cooke's smooth, gospel-polished pop.

Wilson grew up in a rough section of Detroit. In the late '40s, he lied about his age, entered the Golden Gloves, and won in his division. He later quit at his...

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