Freddie Jackson | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Frederick Anthony Jackson |
Born | [1][2] Manhattan, New York City, U.S.[1][2] | October 2, 1956
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Occupation | Singer |
Instruments | |
Years active | 1979–present |
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Website | freddiejackson |
Frederick Anthony Jackson (born October 2, 1956)[1][2] is an American singer.[3] 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).[4] 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. He also appeared in the movie King of New York.