Tune Tuesday – Jackie Wilson

The amazing Jackie Wilson was born on this day in 1932. The iconic, soulful and energetic stage entertainer was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in the rough neighborhoods of Highland Park. Growing up he joined an area gang, which meant he was often in trouble. Jackie's antics got him locked up twice in juvenile … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Jackie Wilson →

Turntable Talk #15 – My Home Town

It is time once again for one of my favorite blog posts - Turntable Talk, hosted by Dave at A Sound Day. If you are unfamiliar with this feature, Dave assigns the participants with a specific musical topic each month. This is the 15th installment. This month the topic is: My Hometown Dave's instructions for … Continue reading Turntable Talk #15 – My Home Town →

Tune Tuesday Remembers Jackie Wilson

From my Facebook friend, Ric Allen and the Michigan Music History page: It was a day that powerful voice of Detroit’s “Mr. Excitement” was silenced forever .. as Michigan Music History remembers Jackie Wilson .. who sadly passed away 36 years ago today. The iconic, soulful and energetic stage entertainer was born in Detroit on … Continue reading Tune Tuesday Remembers Jackie Wilson →