Freddie Jackson, Legendary Voice Behind “You Are My Lady,” Dies at 70
Urban Global Entertainment & Media remembers the Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist whose unmistakable voice helped define a generation of soul and Quiet Storm music.
By Robyn Antonius / Urban Global Entertainment & Media | Editorial Desk
October 7, 2026 · New York, NY
The R&B world is mourning the loss of one of its most recognizable voices.
Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated singer whose romantic ballads became part of the soundtrack of 1980s and 1990s R&B, has died at 70.
Jackson died Monday, October 5, just three days after his 70th birthday. His family confirmed his passing in a statement shared through his official social media account.
No cause of death has been publicly announced.
Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Jackson developed his voice singing gospel before emerging through the New York music scene and eventually becoming one of the defining male vocalists of contemporary R&B.
His breakthrough came with his 1985 debut album, “Rock Me Tonight,” which introduced audiences to signature records including “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady.”
The album became a major commercial success and helped earn Jackson two Grammy nominations.
His follow-up album, “Just Like the First Time,” continued that momentum and further established Jackson as a fixture on R&B radio and the Billboard charts.
Across his career, songs including “You Are My Lady,” “Rock Me Tonight,” “Tasty Love” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” became enduring R&B favorites.
Urban Global Entertainment & Media extends condolences to Freddie Jackson’s family, friends, collaborators and fans.
Source: Associated Press
