What is j.j. jackson singer?

J.J. Jackson was an American soul/R&B singer, songwriter and radio/TV personality. He was born on April 8, 1941, in the Bronx, New York City and passed away on March 17, 2004, in Los Angeles, California.

Jackson began his career in the 1960s as a singer, and his biggest hit was "But It's Alright" (1966), which peaked at #22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. He released a few more singles in the late 1960s before transitioning into radio and TV presenting.

In the 1970s and 80s, Jackson worked as a radio DJ and TV host, both in America and the UK. He was a regular presenter on MTV in its early years, and also hosted a number of music shows on British TV, including "The Tube" and "The Chart Show".

Throughout his career, Jackson remained a beloved figure in the music industry, respected for his contributions as both a singer and a media personality. His legacy includes inspiring the name of the popular rock band "J. Geils Band", whose lead singer, Peter Wolf, was friends with Jackson.