Jackie Wilson: Lonely Teardrops - Softcover

Douglas, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415974305 ISBN 13: 9780415974301

Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

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 looks at the life and career of this deeply troubled artist. Published briefly in a limited edition in the United Kingdom, this Routledge edition makes available this definitive biography for Wilson's legions of fans. Also includes two 8-page photo inserts.

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Review:

"Brims with the reminiscences of Wilson's former wives and lovers, fellow musicians, bodyguards, and others. This is the portrait of a bigger-than-life personality." -"Benjamin Segedin, Booklist "A tremendous read. Four stars (highest rating)." -Q Magazine "Jackie was one of the most extraordinary performers with whom I've ever worked... Thanks so much, Tony, for helping to tell the world of his contributions." -Dick Clark

Synopsis:

Jackie Wilson, whose honey-rich falsetto-tenor voice had thrilled millions throughout the world, died in January, 1984; aged 49. For the preceding eight years and four months he had been in a vegetable-like state. He never uttered a word since suffering a heart attack while performing at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey in September, 1975. Yet another indignity awaited Jackie. After a well-publicized funeral attended by around 1,500 relatives, friends and fans he was buried in an unmarked grave in his home city of Detroit. Effectively his burial was that of a pauper. Tony Douglas draws on reminiscences of Wilson's former wives and lovers, fellow musicians, bodyguards, and others to produce a gripping acount and a superbly crafted portrayal of this remarkable talent.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0415974305
• ISBN 13: 9780415974301
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288