1. “Lonely Teardrops” Arguably Jackie Wilson’s most iconic hit, “Lonely Teardrops” is the track that catapulted him into stardom. Written by a then-unknown Berry Gordy Jr., before his ...

Jackie Wilson was born Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. on June 9, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan and was an American soul singer and performer. Jackie Wilson began his career when he joined the Ever Ready ...

Jackie Wilson collapsed onstage during a concert in 1975 and fell into a coma that lasted until his death on Jan. 21, 1984. Wilson was singing “Lonely Teardrops” when he collapsed onstage, ...

Fans of Jackie Wilson will want to be in the audience when Gary native Chester Gregory brings his acclaimed tribute to Mr. Excitement to Northwest Indiana this weekend. West Side Theatre Guild ...