FREDDIE JACKSON, R&B LEGEND BEHIND “YOU ARE MY LADY” AND “ROCK ME TONIGHT,” DIES AT 70.(PHOTO).
Freddie Jackson, R&B Legend Behind “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Dies at 70 R&B has lost one of its most unmistakable voices. Freddie Jackson, the singer whose smooth delivery helped define romantic R&B during the 1980s and gave generations of listeners songs including “You Are My Lady,” “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” has died. He was 70. Jackson’s death was announced Tuesday, October 6, through his verified Instagram account. According to the memorial shared by his family and team, the singer died Monday night, October 5. The announcement did not disclose a cause of death. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson,” the statement read, describing the singer as a generous soul who loved his fans, family, friends and music. The memorial graphic accompanying the announcement lists Jackson’s life as October 2, 1956 – October 5, 2026, meaning he died just three da...
Acting President gives an overall view,so far,of his ongoing consultations over ethnic agitations and exchanges between groups in the North and South-East at Iftar dinner he hosted earlier tonight at the Presidential Villa with Northern Traditional Rulers.The way that we see things developing around our nation today {obviously as you said,even within families,you have disputes,you have controversies} is worrisome.All of us have however agreed that our nation must remain one.When we spoke yesterday with traditional rulers from the South-East; despite the issues that were raised here and there.I think that there is clarity as to that one thing,that our country ought to remain,must remain a united country.In his remarks yesterday he said in a paragraph that ''''All of us have however agreed that our nation must remain one.When we spoke yesterday with traditional rulers from the South-East; despite the issues that were raised here and there.I think that there is clarity as to that one thing,that our country ought to remain,must remain a united country.Just as I said to them yesterday,a lot of blood has been shed on account of the unity of our country and our faithfulness even to the lives of those who have made the supreme sacrifice to this country,demands that we do everything on our part to keep this country together.And in any event,the greatest nations in the world are those nations who have the size as well as the human resources in particular to make the best of that size,and I think our nation has that and the mere fact that we have such a large nation and so well-endowed,in terms of human resources.I think that we are in the best position not only to be truly great but to ensure that all of our people benefit from the greatness of our country.So,I want to thank you again for your kindness and for doing us this honour of attending this Iftar and for sharing the love of the season.I pray that the almighty God will bless you and keep your kingdoms safe and also extend your own lives so that you will rule your kingdoms for long and you will rule your kingdoms for long and you will rule your kingdoms in good health''.
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