Freddie Jackson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Freddie Jackson
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 2, 1956(1956-10-02)
Age	68
Birthplace	Harlem
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Libra

Freddie Jackson Biography

Freddie Jackson is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on October 2, 1956 in Harlem, New York, United States. R&B singer of the 1980s and 1990s that performed hit songs such as “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Time’s Sake)” and “Jam Tonight.”

He verbally criticized He verbally attacked George Michael in the Los Angeles Times because of the singer’s success on the black music charts. in the Los Angeles Times because of his success on the black charts.

Born in Harlem section of New York City, Jackson was trained as a gospel singer from an early age, singing at the White Rock Baptist Church of Harlem. There he met Paul Laurence, who would later become his record producer and songwriting partner. After completing school, Jackson joined Laurence’s group LJE (Laurence Jones Ensemble) and played the New York nightclub scene. During the late 1970s, Jackson moved to the West Coast and sang lead with the band Mystic Merlin (with whom he released three studio albums, 1980-1982), but soon returned to New York to work with Laurence at the Hush Productions company.

Jackson sang on demo recordings of Laurence’s compositions, and also served as a backing singer for Melba Moore after she saw his nightclub act in 1981. In 1984, Jackson landed a recording contract with Capitol Records, and released his debut album, Rock Me Tonight in 1985. The Laurence-penned title track stormed the R&B charts, spending six weeks at number one, and made Jackson an instant hit on urban contemporary radio. “You Are My Lady” gave him a second straight R&B chart-topper, and also proved to be his highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #12. With “He’ll Never Love You (Like I Do)” and “Love Is Just a Touch Away” also hitting the R&B Top Ten, Rock Me Tonight topped the R&B album chart and went platinum. Jackson issued the follow-up Just Like the First Time 1986, on the heels of a number one R&B duet with Melba Moore, “A Little Bit More” (from her album A Lot of Love). Another platinum seller, Just Like the First Time continued Jackson’s dominance of the R&B singles charts; “Tasty Love,” “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” and “Jam Tonight” all hit #1, while “I Don’t Want to Lose Your Love” went to #2.

The mother of his son was single parent with six kids.

Freddie Jackson Net Worth

Freddie Jackson is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Freddie Jackson 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He sang gospel during his time at White Rock Baptist Church as an untrained young man.

The album he released as his debut, Rock Me Tonight, had a run of six weeks at the top in the R&B charts.

Frederick Anthony “Freddie” Jackson (born October 2, 1956) is an American Grammy-nominated singer. Originally from New York, Jackson began his professional music career in the late 1970s with the California funk band Mystic Merlin. Among his well–known R&B/Soul hits are “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” (1985), “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” (1986), “Jam Tonight” (1986), “Do Me Again” (1990), and “You Are My Lady” (1985). He contributed to the soundtrack for the 1989 film, All Dogs Go to Heaven with the Michael Lloyd-produced duet “Love Survives” alongside Irene Cara.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Freddie Jackson Dating?

According to our records, Freddie Jackson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Freddie Jackson’s is not dating anyone.

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A fiction piece in the November 25, 2019 issue of The New Yorker, by John Edgar Wideman, titled Arizona, is written as a letter to Jackson.

Facts & Trivia

Freddie Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Freddie Jackson celebrates birthday on October 2 of every year.

Who is Freddie Jackson partner?

There he met Paul Laurence , who would later become his record producer and songwriting partner.

What happen to Freddie Jackson?

Most recently he’s been in the news and media for his drastic weight loss which sparked rumors as fans began to wonder and speculate about Freddie’s health. The good news is that he is alive and well.

Is Freddie Jackson R&B singer still alive?

April 25, 1948 – October 13, 2018.

Is Freddie Jackson still performing?

Freddie Jackson is currently touring across 1 country and has 7 upcoming concerts.

How old is Stephanie Mills?

65 years (March 22, 1957)