J. J. Jackson (singer)
J.J. Jackson | |
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Soul legend, J.J. Jackson ("But It's Alright") and New Wave/R&B singer, Dave Chrenko perform on New Year's Eve 1988 in a Los Angeles night spot. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jerome Louis Jackson |
| Born | November 8, 1942 Bronx, New York |
| Origin | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, organ |
| Years active | 1957–2004 |
Jerome Louis "J.J." Jackson (born November 8, 1942) is an American soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as a belter. Jackson is best known for the song "But It's Alright", which he co-wrote with Pierre Tubbs. The song was released in 1966 and then re-released in 1969, to chart success on both occasions. The liner notes to his 1967 album, J.J. Jackson, on Calla Records, stated that he weighed 285 pounds.