Yes, born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, I actually attended Jackie Wilson's funeral, at Mason funeral home, in Detroit, a thousand people must've attended his funeral, and although I live in California now, thank you Lamont, that I see his grave.

@michelehood8837

2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing experience, I know you’ll remember that forever.

@yvonnetalamantes3854

2 жыл бұрын

Just to know that you attended Jackie Wilson's funeral services that was truly an experience that you'll never forget in your lifetime 👍👍👍

Jackie Wilson inspired many singers and groups including Elvis and Michael Jackson.

@amandacunningham1783

2 жыл бұрын

Dexys midnight runners too ❤️

@williamscott9882

2 жыл бұрын

Elvis idolized Jackie Wilson hw spoke of him often and he had every pice of music he ever recorded

@benjimartinnc

2 жыл бұрын

He inspired the Rev Al Green too.

Jackie was a legend, he put his heart, and soul into his singing. It is hard not to jump up, and not dance to his music. I have an old cassette tape of his I still play, the older generation will never forget him. As for how you tell stories, you do it like a pro, your kind, and truthful, and have heart, no matter what it is. You keep putting it out there, we'll keep watching.

This is an awesome vlog!!! Thank you for this vlog. Jackie Wilson was Elvis Presley's favorite singer. He actually paid for Jackie's nursing home care after his stroke.

@sandraatkins2539

Жыл бұрын

Jackie had money, but I believe it was tied up between his wife and some other woman.I may be somewhat confused, but I know it's something like thst.

Jackie was the man, I still listen to his songs. Jackie has a son that performs his songs all over the US. He's actually a carbon copy of him.

@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081

2 жыл бұрын

Bobby Wilson.

@petermcdonagh4056

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@theparadisewayy

2 жыл бұрын

Yess They Are Twins

@MiJacFan1

2 жыл бұрын

OMG! You weren't lyin' about that! Just looked him up here on KZread, and damn, you almost could do a double take!

@t.thompson8985

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow. Didn't know that!

Your story telling gives the correct facts and a respectful tribute! Never doubt, you are appreciated. Thank you for the tour.

Very nice that a marker was purchased for him. You're a good story teller by getting right to the point & discussing interesting facts

@sandraatkins2539

Жыл бұрын

His crypt is beautiful.

Jackie Wilson was what true talent looks and sounds like they don’t make them like this anymore great job Lamont.

@maggepena4970

2 жыл бұрын

True .

@louisvaccaro5865

Жыл бұрын

jackie wilson after his heart attack,in cherry hill,new jersey, lingered for years in a vegetive state, then suffered a stroke. shortly there after he passed away. he was buried in an un marked grave for years, when barry gordy heard about this, and paid for a nice gravestone for him. jackie wilson, died broke, made a lot of money, but never paid his taxes to the irs. when i was a young boy growing up, jackie wilson, was my mentor, when he died, i was devistated. jackie we all love you, god bless you, rest in peace. Louie Vaccaro, tenor, las vegas.

In my humble opinion, "Lonely Teardrops", was one of Wilson's best.

@deso1242

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. One of my Moms favorite songs.

@prometheuspredator7971

2 жыл бұрын

It was my daddy's favorite song to. Jackie was his favorite singer right along with Elvis Presley. When the movie, "La Bomba" came out in VHS in 1987 the part when Jackie Wilson was on stage singing, "Lonely Teardrops" daddy kept rewinding it to watch that part of the movie. The actor who portrayed Jackie did a fantastic job portraying Jackie.

@joanettaingram4198

2 жыл бұрын

Lonely Teardrops holds a very special place in my heart! Love you Jackie Wilson..

I love Jackie Wilson. I was shocked when I heard he'd passed. There was a photo of him in a coma in hospital it was distressing to see.

I wish I had known you were in town Lamont! I’m born and raised in Detroit and would have loved to be your tour guide…. Thank you so much for visiting our Detroit legend Jackie 🥰

Thanks 4 doing Jackie Wilson. I remember him having that heart attack on stage when I was a little girl. Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson were one of a kind and unique entertainers that will never ever be duplicated. They were phenomenal men 👏🏽

Lonely teardrops ...🎤🎶😢 he was around when Richie Valenz and The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Little Richard were big.

@Linda-in9ns

2 жыл бұрын

Best times. 🎼👍🏼

@lancewebb5990

2 жыл бұрын

Wow great people and songs

Fun Fact. Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye died the same year 1984.

Eddie Murphy sung "to be loved" in Coming to America lol

Otis Blackwell who wrote " Don't Be Cruel " died penniless. Michael Jackson paid for his funeral and etc.

@JAFanClubPrez

2 жыл бұрын

Otis Blackwell was a great songwriter. He did get royalties and said "he did well" Record Labels would rip people off. I know he did a tribute Record for Elvis.

@prometheuspredator7971

2 жыл бұрын

So very sad. I am glad to know that Michael paid for his burial expenses.

@lindahines9380

2 жыл бұрын

who's funeral did MJ pay for?

@jaykendrickbassist6913

2 жыл бұрын

Otis Blackwell who wrote "Don't be cruel." Look him up sometime

@lindahines9380

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaykendrickbassist6913 I don't know Otis Blackwell further more I didn't like that song so I won't look it up

His son sounds identical to him when he sings.

Lamont you're a very good storyteller. An Elvis publicly acknowledge rock and roll sprang from rhythm and blues and gospel. And Elvis publicly has said he was a very big fan of Jackie Wilson..

My late mama loved Jackie's music and Jackie himself -- she had a crush on him.

@petermcdonagh4056

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously

@ilovegoodsax

2 жыл бұрын

@@petermcdonagh4056 Looking at your profile pic, I certainly would not expect someone like you to understand.🙄💯

@petermcdonagh4056

2 жыл бұрын

@@ilovegoodsax well said

Even Elvis Presley once said that he would not want to go on after Jackie Wilson if the chance arose! Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding where the type of performers that put so much into their performances that just watching them made you sweat that's how great they both were! And they both should be in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame which is a damn shame that they are not! 🙏😓 And it's also a shame that Otis didn't live to see his success grow into fruition cuz that man could kick it on stage just like Jackie Wilson did!!!!

@cuteboysss

2 жыл бұрын

Richie valance sang labamba after Jackie Wilson finished.

@rossturrell1219

2 жыл бұрын

Reet petite

@carlosayala243

2 жыл бұрын

@@rossturrell1219 I totally agree Ross! 🎶

@rossturrell1219

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlosayala243 nice one sir

@carlosayala243

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thumbs up Ross! And I'm only 20 years old but I had cousins that were older than me and schooled me on Otis and Jackie and Wilson Pickett Earth wind & fire Miles Davis and I do like rock and roll and blues but these people that call themselves singers these days they would be blown off the stage by the likes of Otis Redding Jackie Wilson Pickett! The only thing they do nowadays is cut and paste a bar of music or Auto-Tune and all of a sudden they become Superstars without even putting in the work! But as far as I'm concerned like I said Otis Redding Jackie Wilson Solomon Burke Albert Collins, screw people like Justin Bieber and and some of these people that can't even sing in the shower! Like me some of these people that call themselves singers should maybe go out to a bar or sweaty club and pay their dues just like Jackie Otis and Wilson Pickett did! That's where you learn your craft! Old school that's the way to do it and you're almost guaranteed to have a long and fruitful career cuz I doubt that 30 or 40 years from now anybody's going to remember these clowns! 🎶🎸 They should KZread Otis Redding singing I've been loving you too long! Then call yourself a cigarette and a performer because they didn't need any fancy lights or dancers they just use raw talent and sweat!

Jackie wilson is one of my favorite singers and Michael jackson

@kaybee126

2 жыл бұрын

I think the Jacksons were inspired by him

@Linda-in9ns

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaybee126 Yes they were. Lol 🎼🙏🏻

@godsgiventalent8823

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they was

I do remember him. Love those songs. Thank you Lamont for taking us there. Beautiful crypt.

When I was a child growing up, my dad and I used to listen to Jackie Wilson. In fact, my dad told me about him. He had a very beautiful voice! He was the best of the best!! I believed I read somewhere (don’t quote me on this) in one of those biography books about Jackie that his mother, Eliza, had passed away two weeks after he had the heart attack. She was extremely distraught 😭! I have to find the resource and update my comments later. Thanks for the upload, Lamont! You told Jackie’s story very well! He will ALWAYS be one of my FAVORITE singers!

Lonely Tear drops. Love it

Lamont is the everyday person's historian, much respect!!!

Thank you. Truly one of your best showings. Educating a new generation to the past ..wonderful

He was one of the most underrated singers of all times one of my favorites . Elvis loved Jackie Wilson he actually helped Jackie out financially when he came on hard times after he got sick.

@prometheuspredator7971

2 жыл бұрын

Elvis was a very sweet, kind, and compassionate person. He was a lovely person. The thing is Elvis loved everybody and helped alot of people when they experienced hard times in life, but alot of people used him, because of his kindness. There was alwsys something coming up with there life and sweet Elvis was always there to help them. They always had there hand out for more and more money. His momma, Gladys was a wonderful mother and very loving person she raised a beautiful son with a very kind heart. Elvis always missed his momma and identical twin brother, Jessie. Jessie passed away at birth. Elvis would talk to them alot about being with them in heaven.

@johnnyjesus8

2 жыл бұрын

@@prometheuspredator7971 exactly 💯. Well said

@prometheuspredator7971

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyjesus8, Thank you.

@lmills6097

Жыл бұрын

@@prometheuspredator7971 Dick Clark was instrumental in paying medical bills as well.

Just saw this on my news feed!! Its really emotional for me! My father is buried in the row in front of jackie wilson!

I really love Rhythm & Blues I’ll look his music up today.

@prometheuspredator7971

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the short video of the singer portraying Jackie Wilson from the movie, "La Bomba." He did a perfect job portraying Jackie singing, "Lonely Teardrops". The movie is a must see and it is about the legendary life of Ritchie Valens. It stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Ritchie.

Lamont, you are the BEST storyteller! I was always a fan of Jackie Wilson in my teen years (60s). My favorite song by him is "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher". I remember when he collapsed on stage and years later died. This was a great loss as he was definitely "Mr. Entertainment". RIP Jackie Wilson 🕊

One of my favorite singers from back in the day loved his music

You do an amazing job telling the stories of those that have passed. That’s why we keep coming back.

You did a great job telling the story !

The 50's 60's 70's was real music.I don't know what you can call today's music only if we can relive the past.

@selenaannesmith1604

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more

@Linda-in9ns

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr!! 🎼

@marianneturner7267

2 жыл бұрын

Younger generations are discovering this music, thankfully.

@terrijones8127

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@maggepena4970

2 жыл бұрын

Agree it really was the best, 80 was also.

THANK YOU LAMONT! Finally, somebody does an actual vlog on Jackie's grave. Elvis once said on tape that Jackie did a better version of "Don't Be Cruel" than he did after Elvis had seen Jackie on stage in Vegas. Jackie did a funky blues version of the song and Elvis loved it. They remained friends til Elvis' death in 1977. There are photos of Jackie and Elvis together thru the years floating around on the internet.

@willieedwards5839

2 жыл бұрын

Jackie and Elvis have many photos together

Dude was a legend, even Van Morrison sang about him

@Bonzi_Buddy

2 жыл бұрын

The Commodores sang about him and Marvin Gaye.

@tootsie3612

2 жыл бұрын

Yepper. I commented about Van the Man's song.

Sweetest feeling.. Brilliant song.

Elvis paid for his hospital care than his funeral

@anthonymitchell4487

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed Elvis did I heard Michael Jackson paid don't know for sure

@Linda-in9ns

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonymitchell4487 They all were good hearted men. With a heart of gold. 🙏🏻☀️

@dorothyhodge985

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonymitchell4487 Michael Jackson paid for Jackie's funeral.

@tdenisesmith4814

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonymitchell4487 Yes, it's true Michael Jackson did in fact pay for Wilson's funeral. As you well know, Michael was a huge fan of Jackie Wilson.

@garyvandecar2580

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong Elvis died in 1977 Jackie died in 1984 so it was pretty hard for Elvis to pay for Jackies hospital care and funeral you're thinking about Michael Jackson.

Loved, loved, Jackie. My goodness he could sing.

@Linda-in9ns

2 жыл бұрын

And the moves. 🕺🏽🎵

Van Morrison said Jackie Wilson was a Major influence level when he first started .

Love his songs… hello from the Netherlands

@debradavis9589

2 жыл бұрын

Hello from oklahoma

@garyvandecar2580

2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Central Florida, My ancestors came from the Netherlands.

We love the way you tell everyone's stories. You care about them and we appreciate you helping us learn about different people, and visit places most of us may not get to see. Keep doing what you're doing. I'll be watching both channels. God bless you Lamont.

One of my favorites singers

Awwww, that's where my grandmother and I think my great grandmother is buried. My grandmother loved Jackie Wilson!!!

Ty for showing us Jackie Wilson’s gravesite and a huge thanks to the DJ that started the fundraiser. Imagine a big star like Jackie not even having a marker. You just shake your head. Rest in peace Jackie. Never will be forgotten.

Man, you’re really good at this!

Keep singing Lamont! I love your videos❤️ thank you

I am loving this channel. Thanks Lamont keep 'em coming.

"Jackie Wilson Said" it was reet petite. Kinda love you got, knock me off my feet. A great Van Morrison song. One of my favorites.

@19Moondrop74

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in Heaven wheeennn….when you smile! Awesome song! Have a Blessed Day! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

@tootsie3612

2 жыл бұрын

@@19Moondrop74 Thank you. I hope you have an awesome day.

Thank you sometime short stories are the best no drama just to the point

You’re the best story teller 🙌🏻

My cousin dumped her boyfriend a few years ago & he sent her a cd with lonely teardrops on it 15 times, it was freakin hilarious! Needless to say she took him back. She gave me the cd & I listen to it all the time, that song never gets old! Love u Jackie❤️❤️

Thanks for all that you do Lamont! We love you from Vancouver Canada! 🙏👍✌️

The very first record I bought was the single of "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher". He was an amazing guy, his life was too short but it was full for sure. The crypt is really beautiful, his fans did him proud. Never fear, you are a very good storyteller Lamont. Thanks for this one.

Haha sing your heart out Lamont ❤️❤️ Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Love your stories, and appreciate all the research you need to do to share with your fans.

always doing a GREAT! job Lamont, keep the legacies coming.

I love how you have soo much information on the people you cover and you show us pictures so we see who your talking about..great job man really shows that we should really enjoy life and not take anything for granted be safe mate..

Respect. Keeping stories alive, no matter how you tell them😉. Gracias💜

You always do a great job of telling stories keep up the good work

Beautiful,Headstone and Rest In Eternal peace..The Cemetery is Nice we’ll kept and Seems so peaceful..Isn’t it amazing that no matter where you go in life,No matter who you know,No matter all your Accomplishments,Charity to others,that eventually your body wears down and gives up on you..And we all no matter who you are end up in a Cemetery ,or Mausoleum,or Cremated..My point is No one in Life is Better than no one else,we just live different lifestyles..

I love your stories. i have to give you thumbs up for singing. I like Jackie Wilson's songs.

He was shot in the stomach by an upset girlfriend, and almost died. That was around 1961.

@LawyerCalhoun1

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindahines9380 He was seeing other women.

@lindahines9380

2 жыл бұрын

@@LawyerCalhoun1 O really, not surprised at all I bet she was a white woman too 🙄

@lindahines9380

2 жыл бұрын

@@ijustdidahugeshit yes and you're gay right? What does that have to do with the grave of Jackie Wilson

@lindahines9380

2 жыл бұрын

he should not have been cheating they had that shit bad back in the day especially them entertainers they knew they were wrong but they didn't give a care!

@lindahines9380

2 жыл бұрын

@@ijustdidahugeshit whatever 🙄 you hate men right?

YOU ARE VERY GOOD AT TELLING STORIES BRO, YOU TELL IT LIKE IT IS!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I LOVE YOUR BLOGS. I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU FOR SOME TIME & I REALLY ENJOY YOUR STORIES. GOD BLESS

Jackie Wilson's son who performs around the world looks exactly like him.

Love Jackie, thanks Lamont ❤️

RIP" Jackie Wilson, never forgotten.Keep these kind of vids coming Lamont.

Do a video on the Funk Brothers of Motown. James Jamerson just received a new headstone.

@Offthbadan

2 жыл бұрын

James was a bad dude on that bass.

@dugoodsspotlights428

2 жыл бұрын

He is so deserving cuz on that bass he could rip it!

I can’t stop watching your videos! This is like the first 48 in a documentary view! Please keep sharing your videos! 🖤🎬🧟🎥💀🖤

Your authenticity and honest heart make you the best story teller. I am always hooked and never lost interest. Thanks for another great vid. Lamont 👍

I remember his songs, great songs and singer!

He sure was a great entertainer🎼I always loved to dance to his music. That was Michael Jackson mentor. Lol 🎹🥁🎺🎸🎷🎤✝️💟

@petermcdonagh4056

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastically well said

@Linda-in9ns

2 жыл бұрын

@@petermcdonagh4056 Thanks so much. 🎤🎼

Thanks so much for the post 🙏

Thanks again Lamont, this is the next best thing to visiting the grave. I can take a screenshot of this. And get the story on these celebrities

He was before my time...wayyyy before my time but I think about him alot. Although his life was sad I found it interesting.. he don't get talked about enough. It's like he's a forgotten piece of art that's just frozen in time. I have never heard anyone in the media really speak his name but it irks my souls when I hear his music in various forms of entertainment..they didn't help him when he was in the hospital but they sure can play his music only when it benefits them. Thank you for making this video. Like I said Mr Wilson was wayyyyy before my time but I think about him alot..same for Mahalia Jackson (I just love her even though she was long before me) anyhoo a Jackie Wilson biopic is wayyyyy overdue RIP Jackie Wilson I think of you always! PS He absolutely poured all his emotions in that "Dogging Around" joint..one of my favorite songs ever in life

Jackie Wilson had a dynamic & unforgettable stage presence. He knocked the Christmas song recording "O' Holy Night" out of the ball park which is hard to sing. I'll never forget him.

Thank you for this wonderful informative video Lamont! You're good, man, I enjoy your work!

Hey Lemont yiu awesome 👌 thank you for your wonderful work! Thank you for reviling those famous sometimes forgotten famous people who give us so much enjoy and good timing! While maybe the public forgotten them but you make them once again known!

Lamont keep singing. You tell these facts and stories and you singing is part of it.very enjoyable.

Beautiful brother thank you for what you do you keep me inspired brother

Wow thanks for another video Lamont stay safe

Great job and video! I enjoy the walks!

Awesome video Lamont thanks ❤🙏

Love your true stories ❤. Great video as always. Take care Lamont until the next time.

What a legend Jackie Wilson was. Lamont you did him well.

😎, thanks for your time Lamont.

I loved Jackie Wilson, what a talent! Thank you so much Lamont for visiting his grave! My all time favorite Jackie Wilson song is "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" from 1967! My mother's favorite was "Lonely Teardrops" from 1958!

I love your videos & I can’t belive you were literally only down the street from my house in Wayne Michigan. I watch all your videos

Thank you Lemont - for sharing!

Great vlog. Very interesting. I have heard Jackie Wilson's music, never knew his story.

Lamont really Killin the game rn, can't wait until I can hopefully make these types of videos one day🙏 god bless everyone

Love is funny that way!!My favorite Jackie tune,RIP Mr Excitment,thanks for another amazing video Lamont

Was up Lamont shot out from Los Angeles California 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤜🏼

I never looked him up but I just wondered what ever happened to him now I know thanks Lamont 👍.

You do a great job, Lamont! Don’t put yourself down. 🇺🇸 I always enjoy listening to your channel. God Bless and stay safe on your journeys. 🥰

Awsome commentary Lamont!!!

Looking forward to the next real story....keep it up Lamont

LEGEND FR thanks for the video

I never heard of him thanks so much for the upload 🙂