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We JUST Discovered The SECRET Jackie Wilson Hid For Years..

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We JUST Discovered The SECRET Jackie Wilson Hid For Years.. Jackie Wilson may have looked perfect, but we may have just discovered the secret he kept hidden for years. You’re probably wondering what it is, well, It starts with his serious anger issues. He once got into a fight with Johnny Otis during a tour, allegedly putting his hands on him. He also had a violent run-in with a stagehand. He was also known to be violent towards women, including an incident where he allegedly hit a woman who questioned his cheating. Even Etta James said he attacked her boyfriend. At this point, not even his friendship with Elvis could fix his image. And there you have it guys! We hope you enjoyed the video! If you did please consider leaving a like and telling us what you thought in the comments! Disclaimer: Content might be gossip, rumors, exaggerated or indirectly besides the truth. Viewer advised to do own research before forming their opinion. Content might be opinionated. #blackstarchronicles #blackstars #jackiewilson #elvis #musician #discovery 00:00 Intro 01:06 Altercation with Johnny Otis 02:45 Violent Encounter with a Stagehand 03:39 Violence Toward Women 08:32 Alcohol and Drug-Related Aggression 11:19 Legal Issues 12:26 Early Encounters and Mutual Respect 15:53 Personal Friendship and Support

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Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer who was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Nicknamed "Mr. Excitement", he was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in the 20th century. Among his hits are "Lonely Teardrops," "Baby Workout," "Reet Petite", "I Get the Sweetest Feeling" and "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher". His performance style is often cited as a significant inf...

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