On This Day January 21 1984 - Jackie Wilson Passed Away at Age 49

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On This Day January 21 1984 - Jackie Wilson Passed Away at Age 49.

On this day January 21 1984, Jackie Wilson passed away at the age of 49 from pneumonia, closing the chapter on one of the most electrifying performers in American music history. Known for his powerful voice dynamic stage presence and emotional delivery, Wilson left a lasting influence that stretched across soul rhythm and blues and early pop music.

Although his greatest success came decades earlier, Jackie Wilson’s impact was still deeply felt during the 1980s as artists and audiences...
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