Freddie Jackson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Freddie Jackson
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Jackson interviewed by Sister Circle TV in 2019
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| Birth name | Frederick Anthony Jackson |
| Born | October 2, 1956 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
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Frederick Anthony Jackson (born October 2, 1956) is an American singer. He is famous for his R&B and soul music. Some of his biggest hits include "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" (1985), "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" (1986), and "You Are My Lady" (1985). He also sang a duet called "Love Survives" for the movie All Dogs Go to Heaven.
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About Freddie Jackson
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Freddie Jackson was born in Harlem, New York City. From a young age, he trained as a gospel singer. He sang in church and met Paul Laurence there. Paul later became his music producer and songwriting partner.
After school, Freddie joined Paul's group, LJE (Laurence Jones Ensemble). They performed in nightclubs around New York. In the late 1970s, Freddie moved to the West Coast. He became the lead singer for a band called Mystic Merlin. He released three albums with them. Soon after, he returned to New York to work with Paul Laurence.
Becoming a Solo Star
In the early 1980s, Freddie sang on demo recordings of Paul Laurence's songs. He also sang backup for singer Melba Moore. In 1984, Freddie signed a recording contract with Capitol Records.
His first album, Rock Me Tonight, came out in 1985. The main song, "Rock Me Tonight," quickly became a huge hit. It stayed at number one on the R&B chart for six weeks. This made Freddie Jackson very popular on urban radio stations. His song "You Are My Lady" also reached number one on the R&B chart. It was his highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number 12.
Other songs from the album, like "He'll Never Love You (Like I Do)," were also very successful. The Rock Me Tonight album topped the R&B album chart and sold over a million copies, earning a platinum award.
Continued Success and New Music
Freddie released his next album, Just Like the First Time, in 1986. This album also sold over a million copies. It continued his success on the R&B charts. Songs like "Tasty Love," "Have You Ever Loved Somebody," and "Jam Tonight" all hit number one. He also had a number one duet with Melba Moore called "A Little Bit More."
His album Don't Let Love Slip Away (1988) featured two more R&B number one hits: "Hey Lover" and "Nice 'N' Slow." In 1989, Freddie appeared on the TV show The Golden Girls. He sang the Disney song "It's a Small World" on the show. He also sang the duet "Love Survives" with Irene Cara for the movie All Dogs Go to Heaven.
In the 1990s, Freddie continued to release albums. He signed with RCA/BMG Records in 1994. He released Here It Is and a Christmas album. After a few years, he released Life After 30 in 1999. He continued to release new music, including It's Your Move (2004) and Transitions (2006). In 2010, he released For You, which included the song "I Don't Wanna Go."
Recent Music and Performances
In 2014, Freddie Jackson released a new song called "Love & Satisfaction." This song helped him reconnect with fans. He toured internationally and performed with other artists like Jeffrey Osborne and Stephanie Mills.
In 2017, he released "One Night," a lead song from his album Love Signals. This song reached number one on the internet radio Indie Soul chart. Freddie has continued to perform at festivals and events. In 2019, he released another single called "A Million Ways."
Freddie Jackson's Albums
- Rock Me Tonight (1985)
- Just Like the First Time (1986)
- Don't Let Love Slip Away (1988)
- Do Me Again (1990)
- Time for Love (1992)
- Here It Is (1994)
- At Christmas (1994)
- Private Party (1995)
- Life After 30 (1999)
- It's Your Move (2004)
- Personal Reflections (2005)
- Transitions (2006)
- For You (2010)
- Love Signals (2018)
Tours
- Tasty Love Tour (1986–87)
- Hey Lover Tour (1988–89)
- Do Me Again Tour (1991)
- Finer with Time Tour (Summer 2014)
- One Night Tour (Spring/Summer 2017)
Awards and Nominations
- 1985 – Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
- 1985 – Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance – Male ("You Are My Lady").
- 1986 – Nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Soul / Rhythm & Blues.
- 1988 – Won an American Music Award for Favorite Soul / Rhythm & Blues Single ("Nice 'N' Slow").
