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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for '80s hits like 'You Are My Lady,' dies at 70
Compiled Oct 6
What happened
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson died Monday, three days after his 70th birthday
The detail
He was known for the hits 'Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)' and 'You Are My Lady'
The detail
Jackson was born and raised in Harlem and sang gospel at White Rock Baptist Church
The detail
He began his career in the New York club scene and later joined the band Mystic Merlin in the late '70s
How it unfolded
late '70s: Jackson joined the band Mystic Merlin after moving West from New York · 1985: Released debut album 'Rock Me Tonight,' which went platinum and earned two Grammy nominations · 1987: Released sophomore album 'Just Like the First Time,' also certified platinum · 2024: Jackson revealed he had been diagnosed with kidney disease and partnered with the National Kidney Foundation · Monday: Jackson died, three days after turning 70 · coming days: Details about funeral arrangements will be announced
By the numbers
70 age at death · 1985 year · 1987 year · 1 in 7 American adults with chronic kidney disease · 9 in 10 people with CKD who don't know they have it
Still unresolved
No cause of death was provided