"Show & Tell" singer dies

R&B singer Al Wilson, best known for his hit single, "Show & Tell", died this morning at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, according to a family spokesperson.

He was 68.

Born June 19, 1939 in Meridian, Miss., Wilson moved to the San Bernardino area in 1958 where he worked odd jobs as a mail carrier, a janitor, and an office clerk before touring for four years with Johnny Harris and the Statesmen. After a two-year stint in the Navy, Wilson moved to Los Angeles and toured local clubs performing with groups The Jewels and The Souls before he was signed with manager Marc Gordon in 1966. He released his first single, "The Snake", in 1968.

Wilson was a San Bernardino resident at the time of his death.

Oh man.....rip Al..

I remember seeing this episode a few months ago during the ST throwback week and he was dedicating this song to his little son. I know he (the son) is devastated by his dad's death:

I Won't Last Another Day Without You

sad

"Show & Tell" is a classic fave.

Yeah, I heard about it this afternoon. My father, Eddie Campbell of Eddie and Ernie, knew Al for years because they had the same manager, Marc Gordon.

I saw Al in concert a few years ago,at one of our Super Oldies R&B concerts.He was a superb performer.

R.I.P. Mr. Al Wilson

Another 70's classic that i remember as a little boy.
R.I.P Al

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Rest In Peace, Al....




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That's really sad. I recently sort of found out about him and was a really big fan. Very sad. He was still touring, no?
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VinnyM27 said:

Yeah, he had a line of gigs to do and was set to release a CD/DVD this year.