American singer and entertainer Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) dominated the 1950s and 1960s. He had a significant role in the evolution of rhythm and blues into soul music.
He was known as “Mr. Excitement” and was regarded as one of the most energetic vocalists and performers in the history of soul, R&B, and rock and roll. He was also known as a brilliant showman.
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Wilson was shot twice in the stomach.
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Wilson first became well-known while performing with the R&B vocal group Billy Ward and His Dominoes. In 1957, he went solo and amassed more than 50 hit singles in the R&B, pop, soul, doo-wop, and easy-listening genres.
Six of the 16 Top 10 R&B songs in this list were number-one hits. Six of Wilson’s top 20 pop singles are on the Billboard Hot 100’s top 20 list.
In 1987, Wilson received a posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Additionally, he has been admitted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. In 1999, two of Wilson’s tracks were honoured by being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2003, the Rhythm and Blues Foundation presented him with the Legacy Tribute Award.
Wilson was voted No. 69 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2004 and No. 26 as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
