Jackie Neal

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

Jackie Neal
Born
Jacqueline Neal

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

Career

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

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

Discography

Albums

  • 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)

References

  1. "The Dead Rock Stars Club : 2005 January to June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  2. "James White Admits to Killing Jackie Neal, Tells Family He's Sorry". Wafb.com. Retrieved January 21, 2020.


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