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Freddie Jackson
Biography
Freddie Jackson
Born
October 2, 1956 in Harlem, New York, NY

Years Active:
80s | 90s

 
To urban contemporary listeners, Freddie Jackson was one of the biggest stars of the latter half of the '80s, dominating the R&B charts seemingly at will. Jackson's forte was sophisticated, romantic soul ballads aimed at adult audiences, but he was also capable of tackling urban contemporary dance fare and even the occasional jazz tune. Yet unlike many of his peers -- Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Peabo Bryson, etc. -- Jackson never managed to cross over to the pop charts, where none of his R&B smashes even breached the Top Ten. ...
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Selected Discography:
  Album Title Released Label Price
Greatest Hits



2007 Capitol $6.99
For Old Time's Sake: The Freddie Jackson Story



1996 EMI $6.99
AMG Top Pick
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Anita Baker Peabo Bryson Natalie Cole Will Downing Will Downing & Gerald Albright Natalie Cole With The London Symphony Orchestra

Influences
Marvin Gaye Curtis Mayfield Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions Smokey Robinson Barry White Teddy Pendergrass

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