Singer. He was a member of the R&B and soul vocal group Brenda & the Tabulations. The North Carolina native moved in 1965 to Philadelphia, where he joined the quartet which featured Brenda Payton on lead vocals, Jerry Jones and Maurice Coates. After signing with the Dionn record label, they scored a Top 40 hit with their most memorable song, "Dry Your Eyes", which peaked at number 20 on the pop charts in March 1967. They also achieved a Top 40 pop hit with "Right on the Tip of My Tongue", reaching number 23 in May 1971. A composition Jackson co-wrote with Jerry Jones, "The Touch of You", would be covered by Kool and the Gang years later. After leaving the group during the early 1970s, Jackson worked as a car salesman in Philadelphia. He died from a brain aneurysm.
Singer. He was a member of the R&B and soul vocal group Brenda & the Tabulations. The North Carolina native moved in 1965 to Philadelphia, where he joined the quartet which featured Brenda Payton on lead vocals, Jerry Jones and Maurice Coates. After signing with the Dionn record label, they scored a Top 40 hit with their most memorable song, "Dry Your Eyes", which peaked at number 20 on the pop charts in March 1967. They also achieved a Top 40 pop hit with "Right on the Tip of My Tongue", reaching number 23 in May 1971. A composition Jackson co-wrote with Jerry Jones, "The Touch of You", would be covered by Kool and the Gang years later. After leaving the group during the early 1970s, Jackson worked as a car salesman in Philadelphia. He died from a brain aneurysm.
Bio by: C.S.
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