R&B Singer Freddie Jackson Dies, Family Says

Freddie Jackson, the R&B singer whose romantic ballads included “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” has died, his family announced Tuesday in a statement posted to his official Instagram account. The family said he died Monday night, October 5, and did not disclose a cause of death. The statement remembered Jackson as a generous person who loved his family, friends, fans and music. It also thanked listeners who had followed his career, saying they had been like family to him. His family said it would share funeral arrangements and plans to honor his legacy in the coming days. Jackson became a prominent voice in R&B during the 1980s, with a style associated with romantic ballads and the quiet storm sound. His 1985 debut album, Rock Me Tonight, marked a breakthrough. Its title track spent six weeks at No. 1 on the R&B chart, according to chart-history accounts cited in reports of his career. “You Are My Lady” also became one of his best-known songs. His run of hits included “Tasty Love,” “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” and “Jam Tonight.” Jackson continued to record and perform beyond the peak of his chart success, maintaining a career that spanned several decades.