Chuck Jackson, former vocalist of The Del-Vikings and singer of Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard’s “Any Day Now,” has died at the age of 85. 16 Atlanta.
Addie Crosdell of Kent Records, a UK-based label that reissues Jackson’s records through Ace Records, confirmed Jackson’s death in a Facebook statement, but did not give an official cause of death. rice field.
“There are credible reports that Chuck Jackson, one of the greatest soul singers of all time, passed away on February 16th,” wrote Crossdell. “His recordings of his 60’s and his 70’s were very important pieces and are still as revered today as they were when they were released…his death will be deeply felt around the world.”
Jackson’s friend and collaborator Dionne Warwick has released a statement regarding his death.
“Another heartache came to me. Chuck Jackson made his transition. He was my labelmate at Scepter Records and was like a big brother to me,” Warwick said in a statement. spoke in billboard“I really miss his daily calls to check on me and his wonderful voice. Rest in peace my dear friend in Heaven.”
Jackson’s singing career began in 1957 when he became a member of The Del Vikings. He sang lead on the group’s track “Willet”. His tenure with the group ended in 1959 and he was soon spotted by Luther Dixon when he was opening for Jackie Wilson at the Apollo Theater in New York City. rice field.
After signing a contract with Wand Records, an imprint of Scepter Records, Jackson co-wrote his first single, “I Don’t Want to Cry” with Dixon, and recorded the track in November 1960. The song became the R&B singer’s first hit. But it wasn’t until Jackson recorded “Any Day Now” in 1962, written by Bacharach and Hilliard, that he received widespread acclaim. “Any Day Now” became his signature hit, and its subsequent success landed him a deal with Motown Records. Other ’60s hits include “Tell Him I’m Not Home,” “Beg Me,” “If I Don’t Love You,” and “Since I Don’t Have You.”
Jackson’s catalog gave other artists a string of hits as well. Ronnie Milsap covered Jackson’s ‘Any Day Now’ and Jackson’s ‘I Keep Forgettin” was covered by Michael McDonald and David Bowie. The late R&B singer recorded over 20 of his albums throughout his career. It’s one of his last LPs from 1997. I’ll Never Get Over Youfeaturing “If I Let Myself Go”, a collaboration with Warwick.