Explore Precious Wilson net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Precious Wilson, a soul singer, was born 18 October 1957 in Spanish Town (Jamaica). In this article, we will discover how old is Precious Wilson? Who is Precious Wilson dating now & how much money does Precious Wilson have?
Name | Precious Wilson |
First Name | Precious |
Last Name | Wilson |
Occupation | Singer |
Birthday | October 18 |
Birth Year | 1957 |
Place of Birth | Spanish Town |
Home Town | Saint Catherine Parish |
Birth Country | Jamaica |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Full/Birth Name | |
Father | Not Available |
Mother | Not Available |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Not Known |
Children(s) | Not Available |
Precious Wilson Biography
Precious Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on October 18, 1957 in Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. Her debut album, We Are on the Race Track, which was also produced by Farian, featured her co-writing the title track. It was released on Hansa Records in 1980. The album was released in October. Wilson performed the song “Cry to Me” on television, supported by Sky Train, the band she had created. It reached number 3 in Switzerland. The album’s second single, “We Are on the Race Track”, was No. 11 in Switzerland, early 1981.
Precious Wilson along with the other members of Eruption, and Boney M were all featured in the 1979 German movie “Disco Fever”. She performed ‘Raising my family’ and ‘The night the music died’ on programme called Coeur En Fête, broadcast on LIVE on 16 March 1983 channel TSR1, Switzerland, 23:25
Hot on the heels of the then Aerobic craze and Farian’s success with the album Aerobic Fitness Dancing, the theme song “Let’s Move Aerobic (Move Your Body)” was rush-released with Wilson’s vocals in March 1983. Her third album Funky Fingers, consisting of two side-long medleys of soul standards, was released in December 1983. In 1985, she signed with Jive Records and teamed up with multiple producer teams for the album, including American songwriter, Monte Moir, a musician and songwriter, best known as a member of The Time.
Wilson’s first single as a solo artist, “Hold on I’m Coming”, was a cover of Sam & Dave’s song. It was released August 1979. The single was produced by Frank Farian, and featured a funky disco beat. 45 on the Dutch charts. Boney M. also included the song on his No. Oceans of Fantasy, the 1 album that includes the song, also featured a Wilson guest performance on the opening track “Let It All Be Music”.
In 1976, the group moved to Germany. The following year, in 1977, Eruption was on the road in Germany. Frank Farian, a German producer, introduced them to Eruption. He booked them to play with Boney M and to be their support band on Boney M’s first European tour. Frank Farian signed them to Boney M.’s Hansa Records label. Farian released “Party Party”, but it was their disco cover of Ann Peebles'”I Can’t Stand The Rain” that made them a big hit. It earned them a UK No. 5 and a US No. 18 hit. Precious Wilson left Precious Wilson to pursue her solo career.
In October 1981, she released a cover version of “I Need You” which peaked at No. 6 in Switzerland where her popularity was lingering. In Germany, it reached No. 39. In the summer of 1982, the electro-pop track “I Don’t Know” was released, followed by her second album All Coloured in Love. The album was released with a different track selection in the UK, Italy and France under the name Red Light followed by several different single releases in the various territories.
Precious Wilson Net Worth
Precious is one of the richest Singer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Precious Wilson's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
Precious Wilson began her career as a backing vocalist for Eruption, an all-male band. After winning a talent contest in 1975, the group had their first minor success. They then recorded “Let Me Take You back in Time” in 1976. The group lost their lead singer shortly afterward, and Precious was elected to be the frontwoman.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Singer |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Precious has toured the former USSR on the invitation of the Soviet Cultural Ministry. The 55 date concert tour was arranged in six Soviet Republics, performing to full capacity audiences at each venue. She was the first black UK based female artiste to have undertaken such an extensive tour in the then USSR in 1988.
After another of her co-written songs, was the single “I May Be Right 4U” in 1990. She achieved two small hit singles in the early 1990s with a cover of Sheila and B. Devotion’s “Spacer” (a hit single in France, 1992) and a cover of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” (a UK No. 19 hit single with techno group Messiah, 1992). Since then, Wilson has been touring extensively internationally, and also frequently tours as Eruption featuring Precious Wilson.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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A dance cover of Jerry Butler’s “Only the Strong Survive” in 1987, produced by Stock Aitken Waterman.
Who is Precious Wilson Dating?
According to our records, Precious Wilson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Precious Wilson’s is not dating anyone.
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Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Height | Unknown |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 1986, she contributed to the charity album titled The Anti-Heroin Project – Live-In World, being one of many to sing on the title track as well as on the track called “Waiting in the Dark” and song called “Something Better” with Kim Wilde and Darryl Pandy.
In 2018, Wilson was one of 12 co-authors of a book titled Mission Critical Messengers” – How To Deliver A Difference.
Facts & Trivia
Precious Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Precious Wilson celebrates birthday on October 18 of every year.
How old is precious Wilson?
64 years (October 18, 1957)
Where is precious Wilson from?
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Did Precious Wilson Sing with Boney M?
Farian enlisted the five-member group now fronted by Precious Wilson (a backup singer promoted to lead vocalist in 1975 after Leslie departed the ranks) to become part of Boney M’s live band on a European tour.
Who was the lead singer in eruption?
Lead singers
Who was the vocalist with eruption?
Singers
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