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Jackie Neal

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Jackie Neal
Born
Jacqueline Neal

July 7, 1967
DiedMarch 10, 2005(2005-03-10) (aged 37)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Cause of deathMurdered by gunshot
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Musical career
GenresBlues
InstrumentsVocals

Jacqueline "Jackie" Neal (July 7, 1967 – March 10, 2005)[1] was an American blues singer and songwriter.

Career

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Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, her parents were Shirley and Raful Neal. Her father was a blues musician too, as were eight of her ten siblings, including Kenny Neal. She was best known for her hit singles "Right Thang, Wrong Man", "The Way We Roll" featuring her son Bro Bro, and "Down in the Club".

Death

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Neal was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, James White, on March 10, 2005, in Baton Rouge.[2] She was 37.[3]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Blues Won't Let You Go (1995)
  • Lookin' for a Sweet Thang (2000)
  • Money Can't Buy Me Love (2002)
  • Down in da Club (2005)[4]

References

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  1. ^ "The Dead Rock Stars Club : 2005 January to June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  2. ^ "Jackie Neal Murdered". News.pollstar.com. March 16, 2005. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "James White Admits to Killing Jackie Neal, Tells Family He's Sorry". Wafb.com. February 23, 2006. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  4. ^ "Jackie Neal Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More..." AllMusic. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
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