Rock Almanac: September 25, 2008

On This Date in 1975: Jackie Wilson suffers an onstage heart attack during a show in Cherry Hill, N.J., after singing the line "My heart is crying," from his hit sing 'Lonely Teardrops.' Ne never regains consciousness, dying nine years later.

The Almanac Advises for September 25: "One key to increase your odds of surviving a heart attack is recognizing the warning signs. Armed with such knowledge, you'll increase your chances of being able to summon help."

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