Jackie Neal | |
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Born | Jacqueline Neal July 7, 1967 Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Died | March 10, 2005 Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Cause of death | Assassination by gunshot |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Musical career | |
Genres | Blues |
Instruments | Vocals |
Jacqueline "Jackie" Neal (July 7, 1967 – March 10, 2005)[1] was an American blues singer.
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".
She was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, James White, on March 10, 2005, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 37.[2]