Jackie Wilson

January 9, 2024
Rock Singer

Quick Facts

Jackie Wilson
Full Name Jackie Wilson
Occupation Rock Singer
Date Of Birth Jun 9, 1934(1934-06-09)
Age 90
Date Of Death January 21, 1984, Mount Holly, NJ
Birthplace Detroit
Country United States
Birth City Michigan
Horoscope Gemini

Jackie Wilson Biography

Name Jackie Wilson
Birthday Jun 9
Birth Year 1934
Place Of Birth Detroit
Home Town Michigan
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Gemini
Spouse Harlean Harris , Freda Hood
Children(s) Bobby Brooks Wilson, Sandra Wilson, Thor Lathan Kenneth, Jackie Wilson Jr, Tony Wilson, Jacqueline Wilson

Jackie Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on June 9, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. 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.

His second wife, Harlean Harris, was Sam Cooke’s ex-girlfriend.

He had seven children with his ex-wives Freda Hood and Harlean Harris.

Jackie Wilson Net Worth

Net Worth $10 Thousand
Source Of Income Rock Singer
House Living in own house.

Jackie Wilson is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jackie Wilson 's net worth $10 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He dropped out of high school at age fifteen and briefly competed as an amateur boxer.

He had six #1 R&B hits, including “You Better Know It” and “Doggin’ Around.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jackie Wilson Dating?

According to our records, Jackie Wilson married to Harlean Harris , Freda Hood. As of December 1, 2023, Jackie Wilson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jackie Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jackie Wilson celebrates birthday on June 9 of every year.

What caused Jackie Wilson's death?

Pneumonia

How many years was Jackie Wilson in a coma?

After spending eight years in a coma, Wilson died on January 21, 1984, at a hospital in Mount Holly, New Jersey. He was only 49 years old. Three years later, Wilson was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

How did Jackie Wilson go into a coma?

On September 29, 1975 Wilson suffered a major heart attack while on stage at Dick Clark’s “Traveling Oldies Revue”. As he fell he hit his head on some stage equipment, resulting in serious brain damage. He stayed in a coma until his death at 49 on January 21, 1984.

Was Jackie Wilson Black?

He was a Black soul singer. Born Jack Leroy Wilson in Detroit, Michigan, he was well known in the R&B arena in his early years.

Is Jackie Wilson in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Respected by many — Jackson called him a “wonderful entertainer” at the Grammy Awards in 1984, Van Morrison dedicated the song “Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile)” to him in 1972, and he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 — Wilson’s accomplishments remain underappreciated today.

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