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To his many fans, he was known simply as Mr. Excitement, a singer whose music and stage presence influenced generations of perfo Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

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To his many fans, he was known simply as Mr. Excitement, a singer whose music and stage presence influenced generations of performers, from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. Jackie Wilson: Lonely Teardrops l ooks at the life and career of this deeply troubled artist. Published briefly in a limited edition in the United Kingdom, this new Routledge edition makes available this definitive biography for Wilson's legions of fans. When Jackie Wilson died in 1984, he was buried in a pauper's grave. Yet, Wilson was the first major star groomed by Berry Gordy for his new Motown label, and scored the label's first hits. At his peak, between 1957-68, he achieved 24 Top 40 hits in the U.S., with tracks like To Be Loved, Higher and Higher, and I Get the Sweetest Feeling. Onstage, Wilson's dynamic performances caused women to swoon; offstage, Wilson lived a life bent on self-destruction. Professionally controlled by the Mafia and hounded by the IRS, he suffered from alcohol dependency and chronic addiction to amphetamines and cocaine. Shot and critically wounded by a former girlfriend in 1961, he had a heart attack while performing on stage in 1975, remaining in a coma until his death nearly nine years later. Jackie Wilson: Lonely Teardrops is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American R&B. Written with the cooperation of Wilson's family, friends, and former lovers, this is a vivid portrait of musical genius and human tragedy Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.