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Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson
Detroit, USpop, r&b, jazz, rock, blues
1.4bn all-time streams (10 Feb '26)
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.
In terms of vocal power (especially in the upper register), few could outdo him; he was also an electrifying on-stage showman.
