Frederick Anthony Jackson (October 2, 1956 – October 5, 2026) was an American R&B singer and songwriter.[1] Originally from New York City, Jackson began his professional music career in the late 1970s with the California funk band Mystic Merlin. Among his well-known R&B/soul hits are "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" (1985), "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" (1986), "Jam Tonight" (1986), "Do Me Again" (1990), and "You Are My Lady" (1985).[2] He contributed to the soundtrack for the 1989 film All Dogs Go to Heaven, with the Michael Lloyd-produced duet "Love Survives" alongside Irene Cara. He also appeared in the movie King of New York.